Gold, silver set to register record gains; oil faces biggest annual drop since 2020
Gold prices slipped on Wednesday, but were on track for steepest annual gains since 1979. Silver prices more than doubled…
Europe bulletin: FTSE 100 surge, defense pivot, Kremlin drone claim
European markets and politics closed the year on sharply diverging trajectories. London stocks delivered their strongest performance since the financial…
US midday market brief: S&P 500 dips after record week; tech names weigh on markets
US stocks retreated on Monday as the S&P 500 pulled back from its record highs reached during last week’s “Santa…
Silver price forecast for 2026: is it too late to invest or the rally still has legs?
Silver has long played second fiddle to gold, but 2025 was a turning point with silver outperforming gold by a…
Joe Terranova cuts exposure to gold ETF heading into 2026
Virtus Investment Partners’ chief market strategist Joe Terranova is reshaping his portfolio strategy heading into the new year. Speaking with…
Oil prices in 2026: Oversupply looms as OPEC+ struggles to defend prices
As the sun sets on 2025, the oil market is headed for its steepest annual decline since 2020, when COVID-19…
Why 2026 could be a defining year for Latin America’s trade and energy markets
Latin America is heading toward a pivotal year in 2026 as new US tariffs and rising oil output reshape the…
SovEcon boosts Russian wheat export outlook amid strong demand, better margins
Agricultural consultancy SovEcon has raised its forecast for Russian wheat exports for the 2025-26 marketing season, boosting the figure by…
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe hit 50-year low after Ukrainian route closure
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe plummeted by 44% in 2025, reaching their lowest level since the mid-1970s, driven by…
Commodity wrap: gold, silver rebound; oil extends gains on geopolitical tensions
Gold prices bounced back on Tuesday from the previous session’s sharp losses as safe-haven demand boosted the market. Silver prices…