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Commodities News 15 December 2025 - 18 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

Silver price today is holding close to record territory, with the white metal trading around the mid‑$66 per ounce area as investors weigh Federal Reserve policy expectations, the direction of the US dollar, and a pivotal inflation update. In early trade, Reuters pegged spot silver at $66.36/oz, up slightly on the day and near Wednesday’s record high of $66.88/oz. Reuters By comparison, Investing.com’s real-time feed showed XAG/USD at $66.0075, down 0.32%, with an intraday range of $65.5515 to $66.6255—a snapshot that underlines how choppy price action has been as markets position for macro catalysts. Investing.com The bigger picture remains striking: silver has dramatically outperformed most major assets
18 December 2025
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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 Group Ltd stock is doing what big miners often do when the world can’t decide whether it’s panicking or partying: it’s being tugged by commodities, policy, and a very real legal overhang—all at the same time. On Thursday, 18 December 2025, BHP shares were modestly higher in Australia even as broader equities wobbled on renewed tech/AI valuation nerves, while headlines around the long-running Brazil dam disaster litigation resurfaced with a sharp new angle: a £189 million legal-costs demand following the UK court’s liability ruling. IG+1 Below is the full, up-to-date news and analysis snapshot for 18.12.2025, plus what forecasts
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

U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded in a split pattern on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with broad equity ETFs modestly higher while growth and high-momentum exposures lagged. The day’s ETF price action is being shaped by a familiar late-year mix: fresh signals on the interest-rate path, renewed debate over AI spending and funding, and a sudden burst of commodity volatility driven by geopolitics. Reuters+2Reuters+2 On the policy front, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said U.S. monetary policy remains in restrictive territory and that the Fed still has room to cut rates as the labor market softens—language that typically supports rate-sensitive assets, even if markets are still debating timing. Reuters Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s year-end liquidity
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

NEW YORK — Commodities are ending the year with a classic cross-asset tug-of-war: energy prices are bouncing off multi-year lows on fresh geopolitical risk, precious metals are extending a historic run as rate-cut expectations return, and agriculture remains weighed down by abundant supply and shifting Black Sea headlines. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the market’s “risk premium” and “rate premium” both showed up at once. Crude rallied after the U.S. announced a new Venezuela-related move, while gold and silver strengthened on softer labor signals and renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting in 2026. Reuters+2Reuters+2 Commodities prices snapshot: key US-traded
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

December 17, 2025 — Commodity markets are closing out the year with a familiar mix of geopolitics, interest-rate expectations, and supply constraints driving sharp day-to-day moves. Today’s biggest story is energy: oil prices rebounded more than 2% after the U.S. ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, injecting fresh uncertainty into a market that had just been trading near five-year lows on oversupply fears. Reuters+2Reuters+2 At the same time, the metals complex continues to dominate the “commodities prices today” conversation: silver surged to new all-time highs above $66/oz and gold held firm above $4,300/oz as softer
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)

Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RIO) is in focus on 17 December 2025 as a cluster of iron-ore growth and decarbonisation headlines land alongside a renewed legal overhang tied to its alumina joint venture with Russia’s Rusal. In Australia, Rio-backed initiatives spanning Pilbara supply growth (Rhodes Ridge) and lower‑emissions iron and steel pathways (Calix “Zesty” and the NeoSmelt consortium) are shaping the narrative, while competitive pressure around Guinea’s next wave of high-grade iron ore projects continues to build. What’s driving the Rio Tinto story on 17 December 2025 Here are the key Rio-linked developments circulating today: Rio Tinto share price check
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

Gold is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a volatile session that saw prices dip below key psychological levels and then rebound as markets digested a delayed U.S. jobs report, softer business-activity data, and a mixed read on consumer spending. As of around 2:15 p.m. EST, spot gold was trading near $4,308 per ounce, with today’s range roughly $4,271 to $4,336—a wide intraday swing that underscores how sensitive the metal remains to shifting expectations for interest rates, the U.S. dollar, and safe-haven demand. kitco.com Gold price today: Where spot gold and futures stand now Mid-afternoon in New York, spot gold is hovering just
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 are under renewed pressure on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, hovering close to multi‑month lows as markets digest weak signals from China’s economy, thinning year‑end liquidity, and a new wave of oversupply warnings and bank forecasts. In London, benchmark nickel has struggled to regain traction after testing an eight‑month low at the start of the week, while in China, nickel contracts have slid to fresh multi‑year troughs—reinforcing the idea that the market remains defined by abundant supply and cautious demand. Nickel price today: where nickel is trading on Dec. 16, 2025 Nickel “price today” can vary depending on which
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 price today is softer as the market digests fresh warehouse inflows, thin year-end liquidity, and a growing debate over whether 2025’s “availability shock” is fading into a more traditional 2026 surplus story. On Tuesday, December 16, zinc futures tracked by Investing.com were around $3,056 per metric ton, down about 1% on the day, with trading roughly between $3,036 and $3,097. Investing.com In Shanghai, Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) reported the most-traded SHFE zinc 2601 contract settled around 23,215 yuan/mt, down 0.92%, while its commentary described LME zinc selling pressure as shorts increased positions. Metal The pullback matters because zinc has
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 prices are holding firm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, with the global benchmark on the London Metal Exchange (LME) hovering around the $2,870–$2,885 per metric ton area—roughly $1.30 per pound—as traders weigh a new round of supply headlines against a still-choppy macro backdrop. Metal+1 The latest LME three‑month (3M) aluminum reference on widely followed market trackers shows the contract around $2,879.5/t. Metal Meanwhile, the LME’s own public page continues to display a day‑delayed 3‑month closing price (rather than a live feed), underscoring a key point for readers: “aluminum price today” can vary depending on whether you’re looking at official
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 eased on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, extending the market’s pullback from last week’s record highs as traders weighed weaker signals from China’s economy, year-end liquidity conditions, and shifting expectations around U.S. trade policy. After surging to an all-time high of $11,952 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) last Friday, copper has turned more volatile—moving sharply on every new data point and headline about inventories, tariffs, and demand from AI-related infrastructure. TradingView+1 Copper price today: where copper is trading on Dec. 16, 2025 Copper is traded globally across several benchmarks, and prices can differ by exchange and contract
16 December 2025
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Gold Price Now (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Markets Weigh Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Talks, and Tuesday’s U.S. Jobs Data

Gold Price Now (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,320 as Markets Weigh Fed Cut Bets, Ukraine Talks, and Tuesday’s U.S. Jobs Data

Gold prices are trading in the low $4,300s per ounce late Monday afternoon in New York, with investors juggling three competing forces: a softer U.S. dollar and easing yields that typically lift bullion, fading safe-haven urgency tied to progress in Ukraine peace discussions, and a looming slate of U.S. economic releases that could reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy. As of about 3:17 p.m. ET, spot gold was $4,324.15 per ounce, up 0.40% on the session, according to JM Bullion’s live pricing. JM Bullion Gold price today: Where spot gold and the day’s range sit right now After a strong run into mid-December, the market is showing classic late-session
15 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
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