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August 5, 2026
US Crude Builds 2.5 Mb While Product Inventories Decline Into Late July
EIA data show commercial crude at 407 million bbl, 6% below the five‑year seasonal average.
August 5, 2026
Hormuz Draft Transit Accord Said Ready, Awaiting Khamenei’s Sign-Off
Iranian–Omani talks have reportedly produced a temporary plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; markets watch for a possible announcement this week.
August 5, 2026
Oil And Copper Rallies Lift Glencore To $4.4 Billion First‑Half Profit
Net income swung from a year‑earlier loss as revenue rose 49% to $174bn and EBITDA increased 86% to $10.1bn.
August 4, 2026
Oil Slips Toward $80 As Iran Draft Talks Progress, Fuel Price Politics Build
Brent eased as signs of a US–Iran draft tempered risk premiums, while President Trump criticized retailers over high fuel prices.
August 4, 2026
China’s EV Boom Softens Hormuz Risk, But Dependence Persists
Large inventories, diversified supply and rising electrification temper exposure to Gulf transit slowdowns.
August 4, 2026
Gold Caught in US Negotiation Stalemate, Breakdown Risk Eyed
Bullion tracks a political impasse linked to Donald Trump as traders weigh fragile market structure and headline sensitivity.
August 4, 2026
Gold: A Calm Tape As Markets Await The Next Impulse
Subdued day-to-day swings highlight a standoff between macro headwinds and underlying physical support.
August 3, 2026
Gold And Oil At A Crossroads As US–Iran Tensions Dominate Risk Calculus
Energy and precious metals trade against a shifting geopolitical backdrop as participants weigh disruption risks and macro drivers.
August 3, 2026
Gold, Silver Ease; Traders Eye Scope For Short-Term Technical Bounce
Both metals trade softer as momentum stays negative, with attention on whether near-term support can foster a brief recovery.
August 3, 2026
Chile’s Copper Rebound Emerges as an Underpriced Supply Shift
A potential upswing in Chilean copper supply is drawing limited market attention.
August 3, 2026
Gold $20,000 Debate Refocuses Attention on Tail-Risk Drivers
A high-end forecast spotlights the macro and market conditions that can stretch bullion valuations in rare episodes.
August 2, 2026
NREL Sees Tidal Power Potential Covering 57% of U.S. Demand
Modular turbine pilot off Cape Cod tests performance and durability as sector explores commercial pathways.