Energy & Commodities

Gold heads for best week since January, US jobs data in focus

2026-08-07T07:08:27.000Z
Its 93.8 billion reais (US$18.4 billion) adjusted Ebitda beats Bloomberg’s average consensus.

Petrobras profit jumps 80%, tops estimates on Iran war-driven oil rally

2026-08-07T00:08:09.000Z
Gold’s appeal wanes in a high-interest rate environment despite its status as an inflation hedge, as it yields no interest.

Gold extends gains on lower oil and softer greenback, markets await US jobs data

2026-08-05T04:14:56.000Z
High energy prices, stoking inflation and raising the likelihood of higher for longer rates, are a headwind for precious metals which do not pay interest. 

Gold steady as Middle East talks weigh on interest rate outlook

2026-08-04T00:47:51.000Z
As Asia races to build its AI infrastructure, securing sufficient copper is becoming almost as key as securing the electricity to power it, say analysts.

Why copper is becoming Asia’s next AI bottleneck

2026-07-27T13:38:13.000Z
Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate crude are trading at their lowest levels in nearly a week after rising for the past three weeks.

Oil slumps as US pause of Iran strikes cools regional tensions

2026-07-27T07:06:15.000Z
Spot gold was 1.8% higher at US$4,078.44 an ounce as at 3 pm in Singapore. 

Gold rises on dip-buying as traders weigh Middle East clashes

2026-07-21T07:47:33.000Z
Gold has hovered in a narrow range around US$4,000 in recent weeks after losing 14% in Q2 – its worst showing since 2013. 

Gold steadies as traders assess rates path after US-Iran clashes

2026-07-20T08:31:08.000Z
US gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.4% to US$4,121.90.

Gold heads for weekly drop as Gulf attacks reinforce rate-hike bets

2026-07-10T08:27:32.000Z
US gold futures for August delivery were down 0.1% at US$4,077.60.

Gold eases as Middle East hostilities revive inflation fears

2026-07-09T06:24:59.000Z