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Commodities News 23 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) surges as silver hits record above $113 and traders brace for Fed week

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) surges as silver hits record above $113 and traders brace for Fed week

PSLV jumped 13.1% to $37.57 by midday Monday in New York, tracking a surge in spot silver to a record $113.61 an ounce. Silver’s rally drew heavy inflows to metal-backed funds as investors eyed the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and a U.S. funding deadline. Other silver ETFs matched the gains. Some analysts warned the rapid rise could trigger profit-taking.
26 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

Gold price today: Bullion rips past $5,100 record as tariff jitters hit the dollar, miners jump

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 10:32 EST — Regular session Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, hitting a new record as investors sought refuge. The rally, which kicked off the year strong, has pushed prices to unprecedented highs in January 2026. (Reuters) The shift is significant now as the market latches onto headlines once more — tariffs, currencies, and the Federal Reserve all in play — and gold acts as the go-to hedge when investors question the next policy move. This week’s Fed meeting cuts through the noise, with the dollar already weakening and positioning on edge. Spot
26 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock pops in premarket as gold rips past $5,100 and copper stays hot

Freeport-McMoRan stock pops in premarket as gold rips past $5,100 and copper stays hot

New York, January 26, 2026, 07:22 EST — Premarket Freeport-McMoRan shares climbed 2.6% in premarket Monday, hitting $60.41 after closing Friday near $58.86. This wasn’t about any big company news. Instead, it was the broader market action: precious metals sparked fresh flows, pulling miners along for the ride. Gold surged beyond $5,100 an ounce, hitting a new record, Reuters reported, fueled by a spike in safe-haven buying amid fresh tariff threats and shaky macro conditions. Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, told Reuters, “The uncertainty … remains the main driver.” Still, another market voice cautioned that the
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures for February delivery surged 91.3 cents, up 17.3%, to $6.188 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) early Monday, close to a 52-week peak of $6.293. Meanwhile, the March contract lagged, starting the session at $3.799 as traders shifted focus to February’s Jan. 28 expiration. (Barchart.com) The surge is significant as the cold snap hits right in the heart of winter heating season, where even small temperature drops can push gas demand sharply higher. It also increases the risk of “freeze-offs” — blockages caused when water
26 January 2026
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Avino Silver (ASM) stock pops in premarket as silver smashes records — what’s driving the move

Avino Silver (ASM) stock pops in premarket as silver smashes records — what’s driving the move

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 05:28 EST — Premarket Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd shares jumped 9.4% to $10.23 in early Monday trading, following a 19.4% gain on Friday that pushed the stock to $9.35. (Investing.com) The bid arrives as silver breaks out. Spot silver jumped 4.8% to $107.903 an ounce, hitting a record $109.44 earlier. Gold climbed past $5,100 as investors sought safe havens. “Periodic pullbacks are likely,” warned Metals Focus director Philip Newman. (Reuters) Avino’s shares gained momentum late last week following the Vancouver-based miner’s announcement that it had met its full-year 2025 production targets, boosted by
26 January 2026
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UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 05:21 (EST) — Premarket Shares of United States Antimony Corporation jumped roughly 10% in Monday’s premarket, pushing the NYSE American-listed UAMY to about $11.93, according to data from Public.com. Pre-market volume hit close to 218,000 shares. (Public) Antimony prices climbed in the latest daily assessments. On Jan. 26, SMM’s benchmark for 1# antimony ingot rose roughly $270 to an average of $20,685.73 per metric ton. Meanwhile, the U.S. in-warehouse antimony price indicator (99.65% Sb min) held steady at $18.25 a pound. (Metal.com) Overnight, traders digested fresh supply data out of China. According to SMM, customs
26 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $100: what’s driving XAG/USD — and what could knock it back

Silver price breaks $100: what’s driving XAG/USD — and what could knock it back

New York, January 23, 2026, 13:46 ET — Regular session underway. Spot silver (XAG/USD) shot past $100 an ounce on Friday, last trading 5.1% higher at $101. Gold meanwhile climbed to a record $4,988. Silver has jumped roughly 40% in 2026 after soaring 147% last year, while the gold-to-silver ratio shrank to about 50 from 105 in April. StoneX analyst Rhona O’Connell called it “a self-propelled frenzy.” (Reuters) Hitting the $100 mark is a big deal, given silver’s notorious volatility. Breaking that key threshold can trigger momentum buying and prompt shorts to cover fast. MarketWatch reported silver briefly reached $100.78
23 January 2026
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Silver price today nears $100 as record rally lifts SLV — what traders watch next

Silver price today nears $100 as record rally lifts SLV — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 10:14 (EST) — The regular session is underway. Silver prices edged closer to $100 per ounce in early New York trading on Friday. Spot silver climbed roughly 3.4% to $99.46 an ounce, with March silver futures on the COMEX trading near $99.61. (Barchart.com) Silver remains close to its record peak following a surge that’s swept through precious metals. Earlier, silver reached an all-time high of $99.65, while gold held steady after brushing just under $5,000. Tai Wong, an independent metals trader, pointed to “anecdotal evidence of lines in Shenzhen” alongside robust retail demand in Turkey
23 January 2026
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Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 07:25 (EST) — Premarket Crude oil prices climbed Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump revived threats against Iran, sparking concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Adding to the pressure, a production outage in Kazakhstan tightened the market further. Brent crude for March delivery jumped 76 cents, or 1.2%, to $64.82 a barrel by 1026 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 75 cents, or 1.3%, reaching $60.11. (Reuters) The sharp rebound highlights crude’s current vulnerability to headline risk, as traders rapidly adjust the risk premium—the extra cost for potential supply disruptions.
23 January 2026
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Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 06:33 EST — Premarket U.S. natural gas futures slipped in early Friday trade after rallying sharply over the past three days. The February contract fell 6.1% to $4.737 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) as of 2:41 a.m. EST, down from Thursday’s close at $5.045. (MarketWatch) The pullback still leaves gas sharply higher for the week, with timing proving crucial. Traders juggle two factors: a rapidly intensifying cold snap that could disrupt both demand and supply, and uncertainty over how long the tight market will persist after the initial headlines fade. The U.S. power grid
23 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion snaps back toward $5,000 after Thursday dip — Delhi rates, MCX moves, and what’s driving it

Gold price today: Bullion snaps back toward $5,000 after Thursday dip — Delhi rates, MCX moves, and what’s driving it

BENGALURU, January 23, 2026, 14:39 IST Gold surged to a fresh record Friday, pulling silver and platinum up to their highest marks as safe-haven buying stayed firm. Spot gold ticked up 0.4% to $4,957.10 an ounce by 0536 GMT, after hitting a peak of $4,966.59. Kyle Rodda, analyst at Capital.com, linked the rally to a shaken “faith in the U.S. and its assets.” (Reuters) The snapback matters as sentiment flips fast. Investors rushed to adjust risk after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Greenland shook markets briefly before calming — a move now rippling through metals, stocks, and currencies.
23 January 2026
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BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

BHP stock slips as China iron ore curbs and copper swings set up the next trade

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 00:49 EST — Market closed. BHP Group’s U.S.-listed shares slipped Thursday amid fresh signs of strain in China’s iron ore supply chain and another volatile day for metals. The stock draws attention as iron ore cash flow continues to back BHP’s major investments. If China expands purchase limits or applies deeper discounts, the impact on earnings estimates could surface quickly, just as positioning begins to adjust before results. Copper hasn’t exactly brought calm. Its price swings have been volatile enough to shake the entire sector, with BHP caught in the middle as it pushes hard
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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