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Commodities News 14 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:25 EST — Regular session Vale SA’s U.S.-listed shares (VALE.N) slipped roughly 0.7% to $14.57 on Friday morning, following an opening price of $14.49. As a key indicator for the iron ore market, the Brazilian miner’s ADR often reflects changes in steel demand forecasts, particularly from China. Vale’s involvement in nickel and copper adds layers of complexity, causing the stock to react variably on days driven by commodity news. (Reuters) Iron-ore futures slipped overnight in China and Singapore. The May contract in Dalian, the most active, closed down 0.49% at 812 yuan a metric ton.
16 January 2026
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Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

Crude oil price today: Brent, WTI rebound after 4% drop as Iran strike fears ease

London, January 16, 2026, 11:57 GMT — Regular session Oil prices nudged up on Friday, recovering after a steep drop the previous day as traders balanced persistent supply concerns with dwindling hopes of imminent U.S. military strikes on Iran. By 1000 GMT, Brent crude climbed 50 cents, or 0.78%, reaching $64.26 a barrel and looked set for its fourth weekly gain. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 48 cents, or 0.81%, to $59.67. Analysts at BMI flagged that Iran’s political unrest could trigger “greater volatility,” while IG noted any flare-up would shift focus back to the Strait of Hormuz, a
16 January 2026
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Silver price today slips from record run as dollar firms; traders still eye $100

Silver price today slips from record run as dollar firms; traders still eye $100

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 06:13 EST — Premarket Spot silver — the cash price for immediate delivery — fell to $90.82 an ounce by 6:02 a.m. ET, down $1.99, trimming a blistering run that set fresh records earlier this week. https://www.jmbullion.com/charts/silver-prices/ The pullback tracked a firmer U.S. dollar after jobless claims fell to 198,000 last week, below forecasts, keeping the dollar index near a six-week high and pressuring dollar-priced metals. “Speculative traders are keeping an eye on $100 even though it would not be sustainable,” said Carsten Menke, an analyst at Julius Baer. https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-slips-upbeat-us-data-boosts-dollar-dims-rate-cut-bets-2026-01-16/ That matters now because silver
16 January 2026
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SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:05 EST — Trading in after-hours. After hitting another record high, silver prices pulled back, dragging down shares of iShares Silver Trust, the ETF that holds silver and trades like a stock, in after-hours trading on Thursday. That’s crucial since silver has morphed into a volatile macro play this January, reacting sharply to swings in the dollar and interest-rate outlooks instead of company news. Those same factors can jolt silver-related funds and miners quickly. Silver straddles two roles: a safe-haven asset and an industrial metal powering electronics and solar panels. The two narratives don’t always
15 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper AI demand and Indonesia risks collide ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 15:00 (EST) — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares were little changed at $60.34 in afternoon trade on Thursday, holding near a 52-week high after closing at $60.35 on Wednesday. The stock ranged from $58.73 to $60.60 so far in the session. (MarketWatch) Copper has been the driver, again, after Rio Tinto said it will supply copper for Amazon’s AI data centers. Copper on the London Metal Exchange has climbed above $13,000 a metric ton, about 40% higher than a year ago. Freeport, the top U.S. producer, has been expanding copper leaching — using solutions to
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:06 EST — Regular session Gold-linked ETFs and miners slipped Thursday as bullion eased off record peaks. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) dropped 0.5%, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) lost 0.3%, and Newmont (NEM) edged down 0.1% in early New York hours. Spot gold slid 0.3% to $4,607.59 an ounce by 9:32 a.m. ET, after hitting $4,642.72 the day before. Meanwhile, U.S. February futures fell 0.5% to $4,612.50. The retreat came as the dollar climbed, pushing the dollar index to its highest level since Dec. 2, driven by jobless claims beating forecasts and President Donald Trump’s
15 January 2026
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Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

New York, January 15, 2026, 07:58 EST — Premarket U.S.-listed lithium stocks climbed before Thursday’s open after lawmakers unveiled a bill proposing a $2.5 billion stockpile for critical minerals, lithium included. Albemarle (ALB.N) edged up 0.4%, while Chile’s SQM (SQM.N) jumped 2.7%. Lithium Americas (LAC.N) led gains at 3.6%. (Reuters) Lithium prices have been swinging again after a prolonged slump that pushed miners to pause projects and cut expenses. Although a U.S.-backed buyer for niche minerals won’t solve the market’s challenges, it might reshape investor views on the downside risk. The politics are shifting quickly, at least in statements. Senator
15 January 2026
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Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:49 ET — Premarket Crude oil prices tumbled more than 3% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were stopping, easing fears of a supply shock. Brent was down $2.19 at $64.33 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell $2.06 to $59.96, while Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen said “the immediate risk premium has softened but is unlikely to go away.” (Reuters) The pullback lands after a jagged week in which traders have tried to price three different flashpoints at once — Venezuela, Iran and Black Sea shipping
15 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper hits records — what traders watch before FCX earnings

Freeport-McMoRan stock near $60 as copper hits records — what traders watch before FCX earnings

New York, January 14, 2026, 19:59 ET — After-hours Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares were last up about 1.8% at $60.35 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, after earlier touching $61.13. Volume in the session was about 19.7 million shares. The copper miner has become a clean way for U.S. equity investors to lean into the metal’s run. When copper gets hot, FCX usually gets hotter. Copper set a fresh record on Wednesday, but the tone wasn’t all euphoria. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange hit $13,407 a metric ton before easing, as traders weighed whether high prices start to curb
15 January 2026
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Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

NEW YORK, January 14, 2026, 14:45 EST Gold and silver pushed further into record highs on Wednesday, with spot gold reaching $4,641.40 an ounce and silver climbing to $92.23 as investors flocked to safe havens. By 1:38 p.m. ET, spot gold had gained 0.9%, trading at $4,628.68, while U.S. gold futures closed at $4,635.70. (Reuters) The shift is significant as the market wrestles with easing expectations amid a political battle centered on the Federal Reserve. Traders are betting on rate cuts, even as a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparks fresh doubts about the central bank’s autonomy. Gold
14 January 2026
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EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:11 EST — Regular session EQT Corp shares dropped roughly 3% Wednesday, dragged down by falling U.S. natural gas prices. The move weighed on the broader sector as the largest U.S. natural gas producer took a hit. This month, gas-linked stocks have been tossed about by shifting winter forecasts and volatile liquefied natural gas demand. When feedgas—the volume of gas entering LNG plants—falls, price expectations often take a quick hit, dragging producers’ shares along with the front-month contract. EQT dropped roughly 3.0% to $50.03 in afternoon trading. Antero Resources slipped around 1.9%, and Range Resources
14 January 2026
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Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

New York, January 14, 2026, 07:12 EST — Premarket U.S. heating oil futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, staying close to recent peaks following a strong jump the day before as crude prices climbed again. The contract last changed hands at $2.2488 a gallon, up 1.04 cents, or 0.46%, after closing Tuesday at $2.2384. (Investing.com) The contract tracked crude oil, which climbed amid worries that unrest in Iran might trigger a supply shock. “We are in a period of geopolitical instability and potential supply disruption,” said Jorge Montepeque, managing director at Onyx Capital Group. Traders balanced the risk of
14 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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