Daily Natural GasCurrent price action shows natural gas testing major support at $3.924. If this level holds, the market could target minor resistance at $4.094, followed by $4.253. The critical trigger point for a decisive upside breakout sits at $4.317. Conversely, a breakdown below current support could accelerate selling pressure toward $3.732, with further downside
Production Holds Steady Despite Falling Rig Counts Despite a drop in the U.S. natural gas rig count—down seven last week to just 96—output remains strong. Lower-48 dry gas production averaged 106.4 Bcf/d on Friday, up over 4% from a year ago. This persistent output is meeting softening demand head-on. Industrial and residential usage remains subdued,
At 10:28 GMT, Light Crude Oil Futures are trading $68.45, down $3.26 or -4.55%. Trump Tariffs Raise Global Demand Concerns The sell-off accelerated after President Trump announced a sweeping 10% minimum tariff on most U.S. imports, escalating fears of a broader trade war. While oil and refined products were excluded from the new duties, traders
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U.S. Tariffs on Venezuelan Crude Raise Supply Concerns The U.S. has escalated sanctions pressure by authorizing 25% tariffs on crude imports from Venezuela. This move is expected to disrupt flows to key buyers including China, India, and parts of Europe. Chinese refiners have already paused Venezuelan purchases, awaiting clarity from Beijing on whether to halt
Daily US Dollar Index (DXY)Oil prices are finding support from a weakening U.S. dollar, which fell 0.5% to a fresh 2025 low on Tuesday. A weaker dollar makes crude more attractive to buyers using other currencies, providing short-term upside. However, mounting concerns over a U.S. economic slowdown and ongoing trade tariff uncertainties are capping gains.
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler noted that hiring is still above the breakeven point, though uncertainty remains a challenge for the economy. Despite this, she emphasized that wages are not a major inflation driver. In response to economic conditions, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank is not rushing to lower interest rates.
Moreover, Mali, a major gold producer, has halted permits for small-scale mining for foreign nationals. This decision could tighten supply, adding pressure to prices. Meanwhile, copper surged over 5% as Trump hinted at a potential 25% tariff on imports. With reciprocal tariffs and global economic uncertainty, gold remains a key asset for investors hedging against
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to 104.20, its highest level in two weeks, pressuring commodities priced in dollars. Meanwhile, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.35%, further reducing gold’s attractiveness. Silver Holds Steady Despite Market Volatility Unlike gold, silver (XAG/USD) showed resilience, trading at $31.68 with an intra-day high of $31.75. The metal
Market participants will closely monitor upcoming economic data and policy signals. In particular, the release of US home sales data may influence short-term price action. Furthermore, Trump’s executive order directing a probe into copper markets adds further uncertainty, potentially affecting broader commodity prices. Moreover, with persistent inflation concerns and ongoing trade tensions, gold remains highly