Commodities

A significant decline in gold prices has prompted margin calls on some gold loans, mainly those structured with bullet repayments. Loans paid through regular monthly installments remain largely unaffected. The price correction stems from geopolitical events and interest rate concerns.

June 23, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Metal stocks saw a sharp downturn Tuesday with the Nifty Metal Index falling 3.2 percent.

Silver and gold prices rose on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's meeting and other central bank announcements. The uptick came as oil prices and the US dollar weakened. Metals gained traction amid broader strength in risk assets.

April 24, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

China Mineral Resources Group has negotiated a long-term iron ore contract with BHP featuring yuan-linked pricing for Jimblebar fines. Analysts call it the first inclusion of China's market data in iron ore pricing benchmarks. US dollar dominance in the trade remains entrenched, however.

Following last week's spike above $100 triggered by tanker strikes near Iraq, oil prices dipped slightly on Wednesday as U.S. crude stockpiles rose per API data. Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government agreed to resume exports, while Libya's production held steady despite a facility fire.

March 17, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Gold prices remained stable as investors weighed economic fallout from the Middle East conflict ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision. Renewed Iranian attacks and the killing of a senior Iranian official have heightened tensions, disrupting oil supplies and driving prices above $100 a barrel.