Analysis

TradingKey - Today (March 18), WTI continued to experience sharp short-term volatility amid a tug-of-war between news and data. During the session, prices retraced from Tuesday’s high of $98.42 to a low of $91.45. The market appears to be repeatedly testing the boundary between a “panic premium” and

TradingKey - Gold prices (XAU/USD) are oscillating near $5,000 per ounce as bearish sentiment begins to emerge in the market.

TradingKey — Put simply, the current gold market is awaiting a new catalyst. The direction of the US dollar, shifts in Federal Reserve policy expectations, and geopolitical developments could alter market sentiment at any moment. As long as these key factors do not see a clear turning point, prices

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on March 16, the precious metals market saw a significant recent correction. Silver prices fell below the $80 mark, while gold prices also briefly dropped below the 5,000 level.

TradingKey - In 2025, the Metals Market experienced a major shift and had one of its best runs in thirty years of performance, with base metals and precious metals both increasing in prices, preparing the groundwork for 2026. 

TradingKey - The war in Iran has once again drawn the world’s attention to the Strait of Hormuz — that narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, through which about one‑fifth of global oil trade passes.

TradingKey - Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday (March 12), with WTI crude futures surging nearly 10% to $96.59 and remaining at elevated levels on Friday; Brent crude continued to fluctuate above the $100 mark.

TradingKey - Despite gold’s status as a traditional safe-haven asset, it has continued to weaken since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, a move that has puzzled many investors. In fact, the previous outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict also triggered a similar price trend in gold.

TradingKey — The echoes of gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz are striking a sensitive nerve across global capital markets. As U.S. carrier strike groups and Iranian missile units engage in a strategic standoff in the Persian Gulf, oil price volatility on Wall Street trading screens has surged to its highest level since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict. The probability of an escalation in conflict and prolonged oil supply disruptions is now as high as 70%.

TradingKey - During the early Asian session on March 12 (GMT+8), international crude oil prices continued to rise. WTI crude oil futures gained nearly 8%, stabilizing above $90 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures surged over 9%, breaking through the $100 mark.

TradingKey - Recent military conflicts between the U.S. and Iran have reignited market concerns over energy supply disruptions. As some shipping activities were impacted by Iranian restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, international oil prices surged, with Brent crude briefly breaking through to nearly $120 per barrel.

Easing tensions in the Middle East and a strengthening US dollar have caused gold prices to stagnate, but bullish sentiment on Wall Street remains elevated.

TradingKey - The sound of gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping the global energy landscape. As the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran briefly propelled international oil prices to a high of $120, levels not seen since 2022, an unexpected winner is quietly emerging—Russia.

TradingKey - This has undoubtedly been the most surreal 24 hours for the crude oil (USOIL) market in decades. Rob Thummel, a portfolio manager at energy investment firm Tortoise Capital with 30 years of experience, described the extreme volatility in the oil market as something he has "never seen in

TradingKey - On Monday, March 9 (ET), Trump stated in an interview that the U.S.-Iran war has essentially ended, causing crude oil prices to plummet. Driven by the news, WTI and Brent crude futures, which had reached intraday highs near $120, dropped to the $80 mark.

TradingKey - As the Middle East conflict enters its second week, global markets have experienced intense volatility. On Monday, international oil prices (USOIL) surged to nearly $120 per barrel, while gold prices (XAUUSD) at one point plunged 3% to $5,015 per ounce, marking the first weekly decline

TradingKey - Oil prices surged at the market open on Monday (March 9). Intraday, WTI crude oil futures spiked more than 30% to $118.7 per barrel, while Brent crude oil futures rose over 26%, hitting a high of $119.46 per barrel. This marks the first time international oil prices have broken above $1

TradingKey - Following the escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict, gold (XAUUSD) should have been the primary choice for safe-haven capital based on conventional market reactions to geopolitical instability. However, after surging to $5,400/oz, gold quickly retreated below the $5,000 mark and has since largely oscillated around $5,100. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar, which had been consistently weakening, instead experienced a rally.

TradingKey – Want to know where gold’s true level really is? This article measures it against stocks, the US dollar, housing, oil and even burgers to show where its price really stands today.

TradingKey - Global markets were spooked by crude oil supply shocks triggered by the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. U.S. benchmark crude oil futures surged this Thursday, recording their largest single-day closing gain since 2020. U.S. Interior Secretary Burgum subsequently confirmed that the Trump administration is weighing a series of response options, stating that "all options are on the table," including measures for immediate impact as well as more complex long-term solutions.