July 8, 2022

Gold price bound for worst week in over a year

Lately, gold has failed to attract safe-haven flows despite growing recessions risks.

July 8, 2022

Iron ore price down as China’s steel industry sounds alarm over crisis conditions

China’s steel mills are sounding the alarm over crisis conditions in the industry as margins plunge due to weak demand. 

July 8, 2022

Dirty coal is keeping South Africa’s inflation in check

South Africa’s reliance on coal to generate most of its power makes it an environmental pariah but it’s also helping keep inflation in check.

July 8, 2022

The bears took control of the market, but refrained from gold

Rising interest rates could continue to exert a downward pressure on the yellow metal for a while.

July 7, 2022

Marex nears $235 million deal for bulk of ED&F Man brokerage

The deal would cement its position as one of London’s largest commodities dealers.

July 7, 2022

Gold to remain relevant as hedging asset in H2 despite headwinds — report

Despite headwinds created by rising interest rates, the strategic and tactical role of gold will likely remain relevant to investors during the second half of 2022, WGC says.

July 7, 2022

JPMorgan’s ‘big hitters’ of gold market face trial over spoofing

Michael Nowak, former managing director who ran the bank’s precious metals business, was once the most powerful person in the gold market.

July 7, 2022

Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand

Sigma's Brazilian unit expects to start producing lithium by the end of the year.

July 7, 2022

Copper price up supported by pullback in the dollar

Head of the IMF said the outlook for the global economy had "darkened significantly" since April.

July 7, 2022

Commodities have lost 20% since June’s peak amid recession fears

Hedge-fund managers recently slashed bets on higher commodity prices to the lowest in almost two years.