Metal Commodities
Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different
Key Points Fears of higher prices and slower economic growth have unsettled markets over the past week following a spike in the oil price. Investors fear the specter of stagflation and what it could mean for their portfolios, but 2026 looks different to the 1970s for several reasons. Back then, a spike in oil prices […]
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Governments are rushing to hoard critical minerals as the ‘resource nationalism’ era arrives
A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. Steve Marcus | Reuters A new race to secure critical minerals is unfolding across the global economy. From Washington’s proposed $12 billion Project Vault stockpile to expanding buffers in Asia and […]
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Silver miners fall in premarket trading as the metal drops 2%
Silver bars appear in a photo illustration as silver prices move amid shifting industrial demand and global market volatility in Brussels, Belgium, on December 24, 2025. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Silver and gold fell in early premarket trading on Tuesday as investors awaited delayed economic data, with little geopolitical news during the […]
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Why Greenland’s critical minerals won’t make it rich
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email In early 2026, Greenland found itself in the middle of a geopolitical battle. Strategically positioned near emerging shipping routes, the island has drawn interest from the U.S., Russia, China and Europe. But Greenland’s untapped wealth sits under the ground. With significant deposits […]
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Gold ticks lower on increased risk appetite; investors await U.S. economic data
Gold fell on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data that would indicate the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Oliver Strewe | The Image Bank | Getty Images Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as improved risk appetite lifted global equities, while investors awaited a series of U.S. economic data later this week […]
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Silver’s volatility has exceeded 100%. Where exactly is the bottom?
Key Points Silver’s wild swings have erased confidence, with volatility exceeding 100% in the near term. Since the start of the year, silver has recorded 11 moves of 5% or more in either direction. Major banks see short-term risks but say long-term fundamentals remain supportive. Silver’s recent dizzying plunge and erratic trading this week have […]
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Gold bulls hold firm after historic metals sell-off — but silver could be in for a bumpier ride
As precious metals continue to seesaw after Friday’s historic sell-off, investment banks are doubling down on gold — but urging caution on going all-in on silver. At 2:11 a.m. ET on Thursday, spot gold shed 0.7% to settle at $4,926.9 an ounce, reversing the rebound from Tuesday and Wednesday’s session which saw the yellow metal’s price […]
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U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers opening remarks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The U.S. on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilize allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors as Washington works to […]
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Silver resumes its slide, plunging 13%, after short-lived rebound
Silver bars are stacked in the safe deposit boxes room of the Pro Aurum gold house in Munich, Germany, Jan. 10, 2025. Angelika Warmuth | Reuters Silver prices slid as much as 16% on Thursday, snapping a two-day rebound, as the white metal continues to reel from excessive volatility. Spot silver prices are were last […]
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Ray Dalio warns the world is ‘on the brink’ of a capital war
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Assoc., speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20th, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC Legendary investor Ray Dalio warned on Tuesday that the world is “on the brink” of a capital war, amid simmering geopolitical tensions and volatile capital markets. Speaking to […]
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