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December 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs has updated its commodity outlook, projecting gold to climb 14% to reach $4,900 per ounce by December 2026. The bank cites structurally high central bank demand and a potential shift in private investor diversification as key drivers for the yellow metal's long-term ascent.
December 19, 2025
After hitting historic peaks earlier this month, silver has seen a minor technical pullback to the $65.76 level. Market analysts suggest this is a healthy consolidation following an aggressive Fed-driven rally and a sharp rise in industrial metal demand.
December 19, 2025
Copper has consolidated near $5.31 per pound after reaching record highs. Goldman Sachs reiterated its bullish stance on the metal this week, citing the unstoppable wave of global electrification as a driver that will push prices to average $11,400 per ton by 2026.
December 19, 2025
Steel rebar futures in Shanghai found support around 3,065 Yuan per ton this week. The market is attempting to balance the seasonal slowdown in construction activity against aggressive supply-side management by major domestic mills.
December 19, 2025
WTI crude oil settled at $56.37 as of Friday morning, marking a difficult week for energy bulls. Analysts are warning that a growing global glut and an aggressive White House agenda to keep fuel prices low could push prices toward the $50 mark next year.
December 19, 2025
Brent crude oil closed marginally higher on Thursday but remained near the $60 mark at $60.11. Traders are navigating a complex landscape of new U.K. sanctions on Russian oil firms and a U.S. naval blockade affecting Venezuelan exports.
December 19, 2025
After spiking above $5.20 in early December, natural gas prices have retreated to the $3.93 level. The EIA and market analysts point to warmer-than-expected forecasts for late December as the primary reason for the rapid price cooling.
December 19, 2025
RBOB gasoline futures settled at $1.70 on Thursday. The fuel has entered a deep bear market, with current prices nearing the 52-week low of $1.68 as weak seasonal demand and falling crude oil costs provide consumer relief at the pump.
December 19, 2025
The ethanol market has found stability at $1.60 per gallon. While prices have fallen 6.4% over the last month, the market is currently supported by record weekly production rates at U.S. mills and strong export demand.
December 19, 2025
The U.S. retail propane price has climbed to $2.53 per gallon. While the growth rate has been modest at 0.8% over the last week, the market is beginning to feel the seasonal pressure of winter heating requirements across the northern states.
December 19, 2025
Methanol prices in China are seeing a unique trend where inland market prices are outperforming port prices. Trading near 2,130 Yuan per ton, the market is finding support from reduced domestic inventories and a stabilization in downstream demand from the olefin sector.
December 19, 2025
Naphtha markets are seeing a divergence in regional pricing. While the global market size is expanding toward a record $123.8 billion, North American spot prices have eased to approximately $510 per ton, tracking the broader decline in crude oil.
December 18, 2025
Gold prices are consolidating near record levels as the Federal Reserve signals a potential 25 basis point rate cut. Safe haven demand remains high due to geopolitical tensions and a cooling US labor market, keeping the metal energized after its recent consolidation phase.
December 18, 2025
Silver has achieved a relentless rally, hitting a record $66.31 per ounce. The white metal is benefiting from a 'perfect storm' of factors, including its inclusion on the U.S. critical mineral list and a massive surge in investment through ETFs as structural tightness meets macroeconomic tailwinds.
December 18, 2025
Copper has continued its upward trajectory, achieving fresh highs this month. The metal is being driven by the relentless energy appetite of the AI revolution and massive investments in global power grids, even as supply disruptions at key mines like Grasberg add fuel to the fire.
December 18, 2025
Steel prices in the Asian benchmark market have seen a moderate recovery, stabilizing after a period of volatility. Recent data showing a year-over-year increase in Chinese industrial production has provided much-needed support to the iron ore and steel complex, offsetting earlier concerns about the property sector.
December 18, 2025
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled near $57 per barrel after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions. This move has introduced a fresh geopolitical risk premium, temporarily easing market fears regarding a global crude surplus.
December 18, 2025
Brent crude futures settled higher today, reclaiming the $60 mark. The price action was dominated by reports of the US seizing sanctioned tankers, which has added a 'noise' premium to a market that was previously trending toward five-year lows due to weak global demand.
December 18, 2025
Natural gas futures settled at $4.12 per MMBtu, recovering from technically oversold territory. The rally is supported by near-record gas flows to LNG export plants and a slight upward revision in demand forecasts for the coming week, despite warmer-than-normal weather patterns.
December 18, 2025
Gasoline futures settled at $1.71 per gallon as ample supply and falling seasonal demand continue to push retail prices to multi-year lows. The EIA reports that US fuel inventories are swelling, mirroring the broader global crude oil surplus.
December 18, 2025
The US ethanol industry is experiencing a surge in export demand, with current figures tracking 9% higher than the record set in 2024. This international appetite is pushing production beyond pre-pandemic levels even as domestic demand remains flat.
December 18, 2025
Propane prices have shown little movement this week, trading at $0.68 per gallon. While the commodity typically sees a price spike in December, persistent warmer-than-normal weather across North America has kept a lid on residential heating demand.
December 18, 2025
Methanol prices in the Asian benchmark market have seen a healthy uptick, rising 1.54% to 2,111 Yuan per ton. The rally is driven by a broader recovery in Chinese industrial sentiment and steady demand from the Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) sector.
December 18, 2025
Naphtha prices eased by 1.29% to settle at $499.34 per ton. The commodity is under pressure as the global oil surplus and falling gasoline prices drag down the broader energy index, despite steady demand from the petrochemical sector.
December 17, 2025
The Asia-Pacific Toluene market is witnessing bearish trends driven by sharp corrections in upstream crude oil and naphtha prices. While production margins remain negative due to the spread between naphtha and toluene, Indian domestic prices have cooled by nearly 8% following vessel arrivals.
December 17, 2025
Gold prices are consolidating gains near the $4,300 level. The metal is finding a solid floor from robust strategic purchasing by central banks and renewed investor optimism regarding the trajectory of US interest rates in 2026.
December 17, 2025
Silver is successfully holding onto its significant gains from 2025, a year marked by an extraordinary rally. The metal is supported by unrelenting, structural demand from the clean energy transition, which is creating a persistent supply deficit.
December 17, 2025
Copper prices are under pressure, retreating as markets focus on weak industrial data from China. However, the outlook for 2026 remains bullish, with structural deficits driven by the global electrification wave expected to overwhelm short-term demand softness.
December 17, 2025
Steel markets are showing signs of stabilization near ¥3,052/ton after mills implemented significant production cuts. This self-correction mechanism is attempting to balance the market against persistently weak demand from the property and construction sectors.
December 17, 2025
WTI crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels in years, deepening the weekly loss. The market is overwhelmingly bearish, driven by the persistent forecast of a massive global supply surplus in 2026 from resilient non-OPEC producers like the US and Brazil.
December 17, 2025
Brent crude futures are tracking the steep losses seen in WTI, with the benchmark falling below the critical $60 per barrel level. The international market is grappling with both the structural supply glut and specific demand weakness in the European region.
December 17, 2025
Natural gas futures dropped significantly, approaching the psychological $3.85 per MMBtu support level. The sell-off is driven by a highly bearish combination of warmer-than-expected weather and continuous, near-record domestic production.
December 17, 2025
RBOB Gasoline futures extended their bearish run, trading near the $1.69 per gallon level, a territory not seen since early 2021. The market is struggling with a pronounced inventory glut caused by low winter driving activity and persistent refinery output.
December 17, 2025
Ethanol prices are holding firm around $1.58 per gallon, but producers are facing a severe margin squeeze. The plunging price of its blending component, gasoline, is sharply reducing profitability despite steady costs for corn feedstock.
December 17, 2025
Propane prices remain soft, struggling to gain momentum as the anticipated surge in winter heating demand is postponed. Milder-than-expected temperatures across the US are allowing inventories to remain comfortable, driving prices lower.
December 17, 2025
Methanol prices in the Asian market are maintaining stability near their recent highs. The market is finding support from tight regional supply and robust, consistent demand from the large-scale Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) facilities in China.
December 17, 2025
Naphtha prices continued to weaken, trading at a multi-week low. The market is struggling with a persistent imbalance driven by European oversupply and declining demand from the gasoline blending sector, compounded by competitive alternative feedstocks.
December 16, 2025
Gold prices are seeing renewed bullish momentum, pushing higher as traders increase their bets on aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year. The metal remains supported by long-term central bank buying and acts as a hedge against rising sovereign debt concerns.
December 16, 2025
Silver continues its strong rally, hitting fresh record highs on exchange markets. The metal is benefiting from its dual appeal—as a monetary hedge against lower rates and as a critical industrial component for the energy transition, where multiple mine disruptions have tightened supply.
December 16, 2025
Copper prices are showing resilience, trading just above the $5.30 per pound level. The long-term structural demand for electrification and the threat of severe supply shortages from South American mines are providing a strong floor, overshadowing weak industrial reports from key global economies.
December 16, 2025
Steel markets are showing mixed signals, with rebar prices stabilizing near ¥3,046/ton. While demand from the critical Chinese property sector remains subdued, news of voluntary production cuts by high-cost steel mills is beginning to offer tentative price support.
December 16, 2025
WTI crude oil prices continue their downward slide, trading near a multi-week low. The market is overwhelmingly bearish, focusing on forecasts of a significant global supply surplus and the lack of strong demand signals from major consumer economies.
December 16, 2025
Brent crude futures are tracking the losses seen in WTI, with the benchmark trading near $60 per barrel. The European market is facing specific headwinds from soft industrial economic data, which reduces demand for refined products.
December 16, 2025
Natural gas futures are facing heavy pressure, plunging near the $4.00 per MMBtu mark. The dominant bearish factor is the consistently warmer-than-normal weather forecasts across the US, which are drastically reducing the need for heavy storage withdrawals.
December 16, 2025
RBOB Gasoline futures extended their decline to a new multi-year low. The market is struggling with a classic winter oversupply scenario, where low seasonal driving activity and steady refinery production have caused a significant build-up of fuel stocks.
December 16, 2025
Ethanol prices are under pressure, closely mirroring the sharp decline in the gasoline market. Although regulatory mandates maintain a baseline demand, the plunging price of its blend component is eroding blending profitability.
December 16, 2025
Propane prices are trading at multi-week lows, with bearish weather forecasts being the primary catalyst. Consistently milder temperatures across key consumption regions have significantly reduced the anticipated spike in heating demand, leaving inventories comfortable.
December 16, 2025
Methanol prices in the Asian market are holding steady near their recent four-week highs. The primary support comes from tight regional supply, caused by logistical delays and limited production availability, sustaining strong pricing despite global energy weakness.
December 16, 2025
Naphtha prices are facing continued downward pressure, primarily driven by a market imbalance characterized by oversupply in Europe and diminishing demand from the gasoline blending sector. Competition from cheaper alternative feedstocks is adding to the bearish sentiment.
December 15, 2025
The Asia-Pacific ethyl acetate market is experiencing significant pressure on producer margins as feedstock costs escalate across the region. In India, ethyl acetate prices have surged by nearly 18% during the first half of December, driven by higher acetic acid and ethanol costs combined with Indian rupee depreciation.
December 13, 2025
The global naphtha market continues to tell a tale of two regions. European prices are softening due to oversupply, while the Asian market remains tight, supporting prices near $511 per metric ton.
December 13, 2025
Methanol prices have seen a rebound, particularly in Asian markets, reaching four-week highs. This strength is driven by supply chain bottlenecks in China, although the US market remains relatively stable.
December 13, 2025
Propane prices have softened slightly to around $0.80 per gallon. The anticipated surge in winter heating demand has been delayed by warmer weather forecasts, causing the market to give back some of its recent gains.
December 13, 2025
Ethanol prices are holding relatively steady around $1.60 per gallon. The market is caught between fluctuating corn prices and the broader weakness in the energy complex, specifically gasoline.
December 13, 2025
Wholesale gasoline prices have plummeted to approximately $1.75 per gallon, levels not seen in nearly five years. The slump is caused by a 'perfect storm' of weak seasonal demand and a rapid buildup of fuel inventories.
December 13, 2025
Natural gas futures have taken a sharp hit, dropping to a six-week low of around $4.11 per MMBtu. The sell-off is driven by a sudden shift in weather models, which now predict milder-than-normal temperatures for late December.
December 13, 2025
Brent crude is struggling to find direction, trading just above $61 per barrel. The benchmark is being dragged down by lackluster economic data from the Eurozone and a general sentiment of ample global crude availability.
December 13, 2025
WTI crude oil prices have stabilized around $57.44 but remain under pressure. The market is pricing in a bearish outlook for 2026, driven by forecasts of a significant supply surplus from non-OPEC producers.
December 13, 2025
Global steel markets are facing renewed pressure as Mexico announces steep tariffs on steel imports from countries without trade agreements. This protectionist move, combined with weak demand data from China, has pushed prices lower.
December 13, 2025
Copper prices have edged lower, trading around $5.28 per pound. The market is currently weighing immediate demand uncertainties in major manufacturing hubs against the long-term structural deficit created by the energy transition.
December 13, 2025
Silver prices have witnessed a technical correction, dropping to around $62 per ounce after a record-breaking rally. However, the long-term bullish narrative remains intact, driven by unrelenting demand from the green energy sector.
December 13, 2025
Gold markets are experiencing significant volatility, with prices oscillating near the $4,300 mark. Traders are reacting to mixed signals regarding Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and slowing global economic growth data.
December 6, 2025
The global naphtha market is split, with strong demand in Asia driving prices up, while Europe faces oversupply and weak demand. The widening 'East-West' spread is incentivizing cargo movements to Asia.
December 6, 2025
Methanol prices in Asia have rallied to a 4-week high due to logistical bottlenecks and production issues. The US market remains stable but could see export opportunities if the arbitrage window widens.
December 6, 2025
The price gap between propane and naphtha has narrowed, impacting petrochemical feedstock choices. Seasonal heating demand is supporting propane prices, while naphtha faces pressure from weak gasoline blending demand.
December 6, 2025
Shipping giant Maersk is trialing a 50/50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend to decarbonize maritime transport. The success of this trial could open a massive new industrial market for ethanol producers.
December 6, 2025
Wholesale gasoline prices have dropped below $2.00/gallon as seasonal demand weakens. Refineries have switched to cheaper winter blends, and inventories are gradually building up.
December 6, 2025
Natural gas futures have surged past $5, driven by forecasts of severe cold weather and large storage withdrawals. High LNG export volumes are further tightening domestic supply.
December 6, 2025
Brent crude prices are weighed down by weak Eurozone manufacturing data and stabilizing shipping costs. However, the benchmark remains sensitive to geopolitical tensions on Europe's eastern border.
December 6, 2025
WTI crude is stabilizing near $60 as the market balances bearish supply fundamentals against bullish geopolitical risks. Stalled peace talks in Europe have reintroduced a risk premium, preventing a price collapse.
December 6, 2025
Top steelmakers and parliamentary panels are collaborating to reduce reliance on imported high-value steel. The initiative focuses on domestic manufacturing of specialized grades used in EVs and power transmission.
December 6, 2025
Copper prices have rallied to new highs due to fears of supply shortages from South American mines and potential new trade tariffs. The metal's critical role in the green energy transition continues to fuel long-term demand.
December 6, 2025
Silver continues to outperform gold, surging to fresh record highs past $58 per ounce. This rally is driven by a unique combination of currency devaluation hedges and robust demand from the solar energy sector.
December 6, 2025
Gold prices are exhibiting signs of consolidation, struggling to hold momentum above key resistance zones. Analysts suggest a 'sell-on-rise' strategy as the metal faces pressure from a strengthening dollar and shifting Federal Reserve policies.
October 18, 2025
Global crude oil markets witnessed a sharp rally on Friday following heightened geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. WTI Crude Futures surged by 7.2% to settle at $72.98 per barrel, while Brent Crude prices climbed 7.02% to $74.23 per barrel. Natural gas prices also edged higher, rising 2.55% to $3.58 per MMBtu.
October 17, 2025
A recent report notes that after a modest 2024, demand recovery will be gradual in 2025, with agrochemicals showing volume growth despite pricing pressure and inventory normalization. Analysts predict a 15% increase in global demand, driven by emerging markets and sustainable agriculture practices.
December 15, 2025
Gold prices remain resilient, trading above the $4,300 level. This strength is underpinned by consistent strategic accumulation by central banks and investor hedging against macroeconomic uncertainty, outweighing a relatively strong US Dollar.
December 15, 2025
Silver prices have cooled slightly following a rapid ascent to multi-month highs. Despite this technical pullback, fundamental demand from the solar power industry and the broader electronics sector provides exceptional support, suggesting the downturn will be short-lived.
December 15, 2025
Copper prices registered a significant loss, driven by poor purchasing sentiment in China and persistent macroeconomic doubts. However, the metal's long-term outlook remains bullish due to its critical role in the global energy transition.
December 15, 2025
The steel market, particularly the rebar benchmark in China, is facing sustained pressure. Prices are being pushed down by a lack of significant stimulus to the property sector, coupled with high raw material costs that are crushing mill profitability.
December 15, 2025
WTI crude oil prices continue to struggle, with the dominant narrative being the projected global supply glut for 2026. The increasing output from the Americas is effectively counteracting any support from ongoing geopolitical tensions.
December 15, 2025
Brent crude, the global benchmark, stabilized after a sharp weekly loss, hovering near a seven-week low. Like WTI, Brent is heavily influenced by the expectations of a global supply surplus in 2026 and weak industrial demand from the Eurozone.
December 15, 2025
Natural gas futures saw a modest technical rebound after plunging to their lowest level in six weeks. The market is struggling with a highly bearish outlook driven by warmer-than-expected weather and record domestic production.
December 15, 2025
RBOB Gasoline futures are trading near a five-year low, a direct result of weak seasonal demand and a massive build-up of US product inventories. Ample crude supply further undercuts prices by lowering refiners' feedstock costs.
December 15, 2025
Ethanol prices are softening, closely following the downturn in the gasoline market. While corn feedstock prices remain firm, the plunging value of the product it is blended into is squeezing margins for ethanol producers.
December 15, 2025
Propane prices remain soft, failing to find significant upward momentum as unseasonably warm weather across key consumption areas delays the peak residential heating season. Supply levels are comfortable relative to current demand.
December 15, 2025
Methanol prices, particularly in the Chinese futures market, have rallied to their highest point in a month. This strength is primarily due to regional supply constraints, including logistical issues and plant maintenance, supporting demand from downstream industries.
December 15, 2025
Naphtha prices are under pressure, continuing the bearish trend driven by regional oversupply in Europe and diminishing demand from gasoline blenders. The key challenge is competition from increasingly cheaper gas-based feedstocks.