Gold is experiencing its longest losing streak in 106 years — despite the escalation of the conflict around Iran. At the same time, stablecoin giant Tether could emerge as a potential support factor for the precious metal.
By Sagar Dua Rising geopolitical instability is driving higher volatility in the asset. Against this backdrop, it makes sense to stick with the neutral-to-bullish price scenario that has been in place since the beginning of the year.
By Sagar Dua Since the beginning of the month, Brent Crude Oil prices have been declining amid expectations of a settlement in the US-Iran conflict. After the two sides announced a two-week ceasefire on April 7, the situation moved into a phase of diplomatic consultations and political bargaining, and prices fell to a six-week low of 84.20 last Friday. However, they have now recovered part of the lost ground, returning to the 91.00 mark due to uncertainty surrounding the next developments.
By Sagar Dua XAU/USD is consolidating near $4,719.3 per troy ounce after opening the morning session with a gap lower, as traders attempt to assess the likelihood of further escalation in the Middle East conflict.
By Sagar Dua WTI Crude Oil prices continue to move in a corrective pattern, holding near $95.85 per barrel during the Asian session amid ongoing uncertainty following unsuccessful talks on ending the Middle East crisis.
By Sagar Dua XAU/USD is showing mixed trading dynamics during the Asian session on April 7, consolidating near $4,655.0 per troy ounce, while investors remain focused on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have already led to a steady rise in oil prices above $100.0 per barrel and could potentially escalate into a global economic crisis.
By Sagar Dua The XAU/USD pair is holding slightly above the key support level from the beginning of the year at $4,400.0 per troy ounce, preparing for a potential acceleration in bullish momentum and a test of the intermediate high at $4,800.0.
By Sagar Dua During the morning session, WTI Crude Oil prices are once again testing the 98.00 level after yesterday’s decline, while ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to provide notable support to the market.
By Sagar Dua Benchmark Brent Crude Oil prices remain in a global corrective trend near $110.0 per barrel. The market is trading on elevated volumes, and prices recently approached the 115.00 high again, reacting to rapidly shifting fundamental conditions.
By Sagar Dua During the Asian session, WTI Crude Oil prices are moving toward February highs near 101.95. In Friday’s trading, the instrument gained $5.16, ending the week at 99.64. Investors remain confident that the Middle East conflict will expand with the involvement of additional participants, which could negatively impact energy supplies from the region.
By Sagar Dua The XAU/USD pair is extending last Friday’s bullish momentum, testing the 4515.00 level for an upside breakout during the Asian session. The key driver of the upward movement remains the escalation of the U.S.–Iran conflict, which by the end of March entered an expansion phase involving additional participants and increasing risks for the global economy.
By Sagar Dua This week, amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, WTI Crude Oil prices reached 95.50. Military actions by the US-Israel coalition against Iran began on February 28 following the lack of consensus over its nuclear program, and during the armed confrontation, quotes peaked at 119.00.
Commodities analysis looks at what drives the prices of raw materials like oil, gold, or wheat. Fundamentals mean supply and demand, production levels, weather, and geopolitics. Technicals come from the charts — trends, support and resistance zones, trading volume, and repeating patterns. By combining both, traders can gauge risk, spot opportunities, and decide when it makes sense to buy or sell.
