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Commodities 13 December 2025 - 18 December 2025

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (BHP): Share Price, Today’s Key News, Commodity Outlook, and Analyst Forecasts (18 Dec 2025)

BHP shares rose 0.53% to A$44.64 in Australia on December 18, while its US ADR traded near $59. The Financial Times reported claimants’ lawyers are seeking at least £189 million in legal costs after a UK court found BHP liable in the 2015 Mariana dam disaster. BHP plans to appeal and says total provisions for the case stand at US$5.5 billion as of October 2025.
18 December 2025
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ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

ETF Prices Today: SPY and IWM Edge Up, QQQ Slips as Oil, Gold and Silver Rally — December 17, 2025

Broad U.S. equity ETFs edged higher on December 17, with SPY up 0.48% and VOO up 0.49%, while growth and momentum funds like ARKK fell 2.74%. Fed Governor Waller said policy remains restrictive but left room for rate cuts. Tech sentiment weakened after new turbulence in Oracle’s data-center financing. The Fed’s year-end liquidity moves helped calm funding markets.
17 December 2025
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Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Commodities Prices Today in US Markets (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Breaks $66, Gold Forecasts Eye $5,000

Brent crude climbed to $59.91 after President Trump ordered a “complete blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers. Gold hit $4,335/oz and silver neared $65.55/oz on renewed Fed rate-cut expectations. US crude inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels, while gasoline and distillate stocks increased. Wheat traded at $5.08½/bushel and soybeans at $10.62/bushel.
17 December 2025
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Commodities Prices Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Hits Record High, Copper and Iron Ore Firm

Commodities Prices Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Oil Jumps on Venezuela Blockade, Silver Hits Record High, Copper and Iron Ore Firm

Oil prices jumped over 2% after the U.S. ordered a blockade of sanctioned tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, pushing Brent to $60.33 a barrel and WTI to $56.69. Silver hit a record above $66/oz, while gold held above $4,300/oz as softer U.S. labor data fueled expectations of 2026 rate cuts. Copper, iron ore, and major agricultural futures also posted gains.
17 December 2025
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Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

Rio Tinto (RIO) news today: Rhodes Ridge greenlights $191m study, green iron momentum builds, and Rusal court ruling adds legal noise (17 Dec 2025)

A Russian court ruled in favor of Rusal in a $1.32 billion claim against Rio Tinto, which the miner says it will contest. Rio Tinto’s Rhodes Ridge joint venture approved a $191 million feasibility study for a major Pilbara iron ore mine. The company also advanced decarbonization projects in Australia and saw its London shares hit a 52-week high.
17 December 2025
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Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Gold Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025, 2:15 PM EST): Gold Holds Near $4,308 as Jobs, Retail Sales and PMI Data Shake the Dollar

Spot gold rebounded to $4,308 per ounce by 2:15 p.m. EST Tuesday after dipping below $4,300 earlier in a volatile session. U.S. gold futures settled at $4,332.3. Prices swung between $4,271 and $4,336 as traders reacted to a delayed U.S. jobs report showing unemployment at 4.6% and mixed payroll data. Markets weighed softer business activity and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
16 December 2025
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Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel Price Today: Nickel Holds Near $14,300 as China Data, Oversupply Fears and Fresh Forecasts Hit Sentiment (Dec. 16, 2025)

Nickel prices hovered near multi-month lows on December 16, with LME three-month contracts down 0.2% at $14,310 per tonne and Shanghai nickel hitting a 40-month low of 111,770 yuan. Markets reacted to weak Chinese economic data, thin year-end liquidity, and fresh oversupply warnings from major producers including Nornickel.
16 December 2025
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Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Zinc Slides Toward $3,050 as Inventories Rebuild; 2026 Forecasts Turn More Cautious

Zinc futures fell about 1% to $3,056 per metric ton on December 16 as LME inventories rose 4.1% to 64,475 tons. The most-traded SHFE zinc contract in Shanghai settled at 23,215 yuan/mt, down 0.92%. Traders cited fresh warehouse inflows and thin year-end liquidity. Market debate continues over whether supply will swing from tightness in 2025 to surplus in 2026.
16 December 2025
Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum Price Today (Dec 16, 2025): LME Near $2,880/t as Smelter Risks, Tight Trade Flows, and Fresh 2026 Forecasts Lift the Outlook

Aluminum traded near $2,879.5 per metric ton on the LME Tuesday, as supply concerns and energy risks returned to focus. U.S. Midwest premiums reached a record 88.10 cents per pound, while Japanese Q1 2026 offers rose to $190–$203 per ton. Major banks raised 2026 price forecasts above $3,000. South32 said it will idle its Mozal smelter in Mozambique by March.
16 December 2025
Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): LME Retreats From Record High as China Data Weighs; Goldman and Morgan Stanley Update 2026 Outlook

Copper prices fell on December 16, 2025, with LME three-month contracts slipping to around $11,592 per ton by mid-morning in London after last week’s record high. Shanghai copper dropped 1.29% to 91,380 yuan/ton, while U.S. COMEX futures traded near $5.37/lb, down 0.77%. Weaker Chinese factory data and concerns over speculative trading fueled the decline.
16 December 2025
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Copper Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Copper Holds Near $5.42/lb as LME Prices Stay Close to Record Highs and 2026 Forecasts Shift

Copper Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Copper Holds Near $5.42/lb as LME Prices Stay Close to Record Highs and 2026 Forecasts Shift

COMEX copper futures traded near $5.42 per pound Monday afternoon, up 1.1% on the day, while LME three-month copper rose 1.4% to $11,678 per metric ton. Copper hit a record $11,952 per ton Friday before retreating. A weaker dollar and short covering supported prices, but China’s slowing factory output and falling home prices limited gains.
15 December 2025
Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Oil Price Forecast December 2025: Can Brent Crude Hold the Line Above $60 as a 2026 Glut Looms?

Brent crude settled at $61.12 a barrel on December 12, near a four-year low, with WTI at $57.44. Both benchmarks are down over 4% for the week and nearly 20% for the year as global supply growth far outpaces demand. Inventories reached 8.03 billion barrels in October, the highest since 2021. Major agencies now forecast sub-$60 oil in 2026 despite OPEC’s outlook for a balanced market.
14 December 2025
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Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore shares closed near 375.5p on Friday after volatile trading, as copper prices approached $12,000 per ton and the company trimmed near-term copper guidance. Congo’s cobalt exports have resumed, while UBS downgraded the stock on valuation. Broker targets remain in the low- to mid-400p range. Glencore projects copper output could reach 1 million tonnes by 2028.
13 December 2025
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Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day but up 0.7% for the week after hitting record highs Thursday. Tech stocks dropped 3.4% Friday, led by Celestica’s 12.9% fall, while cannabis shares surged. The Bank of Canada held rates steady as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark. Investors await Canadian inflation data Monday and retail sales Friday.
13 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High: Why HINDCOPPER Is Rising, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Copper Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hindustan Copper Share Price Hits Fresh 52-Week High: Why HINDCOPPER Is Rising, Latest News, Analyst Targets and Copper Outlook (Dec 13, 2025)

Hindustan Copper shares jumped 7% on December 12, closing at ₹382.30 and hitting a 52-week high of ₹384.70. The rally followed surging global copper prices, a weaker dollar, and positive signals from China, lifting the Nifty Metal index nearly 3%. Analysts cited strong earnings prospects and improved production outlook. Market cap stood at about ₹36,969 crore.
13 December 2025
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