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Copper Hits Record in China and Jumps in New York as Tariff Uncertainty Fuels a 2026 Supply Squeeze — and a “Phantom Deficit” Debate

Copper Hits Record in China and Jumps in New York as Tariff Uncertainty Fuels a 2026 Supply Squeeze — and a “Phantom Deficit” Debate

Copper prices hit all-time highs in Shanghai on December 26, with the most-active contract reaching 98,590 yuan per tonne. U.S. COMEX copper also climbed to $5.743 per pound. Traders cited concentrate shortages, mine disruptions, and uncertainty over U.S. tariffs. Chinese smelters again withheld Q1 2026 processing fee guidance, signaling ongoing feedstock stress.
Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold Price Today: XAU/USD Holds Near $4,480 After Breaking $4,500 — Latest News, Drivers, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 25, 2025)

Gold hit an intraday record near $4,525 per ounce on Christmas Eve before settling around $4,479 in thin holiday trading. The late-year surge follows expectations of U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Major banks forecast gold in 2026 between the low $4,000s and above $5,000, depending on rates and global risks.
Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025, 10:35 a.m. ET): NYMEX Slips Near $4.29 as Weather and LNG Signals Collide

U.S. natural gas futures slipped to around $4.29 per MMBtu in thin Christmas Eve trading, down from $4.41, as traders weighed shifting weather forecasts and strong LNG export demand. Prices had surged 4% Tuesday on record feedgas flows to export plants. The latest government outlook expects Henry Hub spot prices to average $4.30/MMBtu this winter, citing colder December weather.
24 December 2025
Glencore plc Stock (LON:GLEN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 24, 2025: Chevron Singapore Refinery Bid Talk, Analyst Targets, and Copper Tailwinds

Glencore plc Stock (LON:GLEN) News and Forecasts on Dec. 24, 2025: Chevron Singapore Refinery Bid Talk, Analyst Targets, and Copper Tailwinds

Glencore shares traded near 399p on December 24, close to their 52-week high, amid thin holiday volumes. Reuters reported Eneos is leading bids for Chevron’s 50% stake in a Singapore refinery, with Glencore expected to submit a bid. The refinery processes 290,000 barrels per day and is jointly owned with PetroChina. Glencore’s stock remains sensitive to commodity swings and deal speculation.
24 December 2025
Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore plc Stock News and Forecast (GLEN.L): Share Price Holds Near 390p as Copper, Cobalt and Deal-Making Shape the 2026 Outlook

Glencore shares traded at 389p in London on 23 December, near their 52-week high of 398.80p. The company agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies, aiming to expand in Northwest Europe’s fuel and biofuels markets. The deal awaits EU antitrust approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026. Glencore also outlined plans to boost copper production to 1 million tonnes by 2028.
BHP Group Ltd Stock (NYSE:BHP, ASX:BHP): Latest News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Copper Nears $12,000 (Dec. 23, 2025)

BHP Group Ltd Stock (NYSE:BHP, ASX:BHP): Latest News, Forecasts and Key Catalysts as Copper Nears $12,000 (Dec. 23, 2025)

BHP shares rose across major exchanges on Dec. 23, 2025, with the NYSE ADR closing at $60.77, up 2.44%. The company faces legal uncertainty from the 2015 Brazil dam disaster and tense iron ore trade talks with China, even as record copper prices boost mining stocks. BHP recently announced a $2 billion infrastructure deal with Global Infrastructure Partners in Western Australia.
US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

US Stock Market Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:36 p.m. ET): S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Rise as AI Stocks Rebound and Commodities Jump

U.S. stocks rose early Monday, with the S&P 500 up 0.67% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.61% by 1:36 p.m. ET. Tesla hit a record high after a court reinstated Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package. Nvidia climbed as it prepared to ship H200 chips to China and lawmakers pressed for export details. Oil and gold prices advanced, boosting energy and materials shares.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Braces for a Softer Open as UK GDP Holds at 0.1% and Commodities Hit Fresh Records (22 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures pointed down about 0.2% on Monday, after the index closed last week at 9,897.42, its best week since October. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3, unchanged, with Q2 revised to 0.2%. The current account deficit narrowed to £12.1bn, but the trade deficit excluding precious metals widened to £4.6bn. Trading volumes are thinning ahead of the holidays.
BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd Stock in Focus on Dec. 22, 2025: China Iron Ore Talks, Copper-Potash Pivot, and Fresh Analyst Targets

BHP Group Ltd shares rose about 1% in early ASX trade Monday, tracking gains in miners as iron ore held near US$104/tonne. The main company-specific news is BHP’s ongoing negotiations with China Mineral Resources Group over iron ore contracts, with two BHP-linked carriers waiting off Chinese ports since late November. No new BHP filings were posted to the ASX as of December 22.
TSX Outlook: Canada Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025) — GDP, Bank of Canada, and Commodities After a Record Close

TSX Outlook: Canada Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025) — GDP, Bank of Canada, and Commodities After a Record Close

The S&P/TSX Composite closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% for the day and 28.4% year-to-date, led by gains in technology and mining stocks. The coming week is shortened by holidays, with most trading expected Monday and Tuesday. Key events include October GDP data on Tuesday and the Bank of Canada’s policy outlook. The TSX will close early Wednesday and remain shut through Friday.
21 December 2025
Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Silver Price Today (December 18, 2025): XAG/USD Near Record Highs Around $66 as US CPI and Fed Rate-Cut Bets Drive Volatility

Spot silver traded near $66.36/oz in early trade Thursday, just below Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz, according to Reuters. Prices swung between $65.55 and $66.63 as investors weighed Fed rate-cut expectations and a strong dollar. Silver has gained about 130% year-to-date, outpacing most major assets.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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  • Bombardier Inc Class B Stock Price Lifted by RBC with Outperform Rating
    May 1, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT. Analysts at Royal Bank of Canada raised their price target for Bombardier, Inc. Class B (TSE:BBD.B) from C$298.00 to C$332.00, projecting a 15.56% upside. RBC holds an "outperform" rating on the stock. Other financial institutions like UBS and Desjardins also boosted price targets, while National Bank Financial downgraded its rating to "sector perform." The stock currently trades at C$287.29 with a market cap of C$28.44 billion and a PE ratio of 32.10. Bombardier, known for its transportation equipment, saw mixed analyst views but retains strong support with six Buy ratings versus four Holds and one Sell. The stock's one-year trading range is C$81.02 to C$297.42, tracking near its high amid steady volume.

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Newell Brands raised its 2026 sales and earnings outlook after first-quarter results beat expectations, sending shares up about 9% to $4.445. Net sales fell 1.1% to $1.549 billion, but gross margin improved to 33.1%. The company now expects 2026 net sales to be flat to up 2%, compared to its previous forecast of down 1% to up 1%. Core sales dropped 3.5% in the quarter.
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