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Commodities News 12 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Gold price hits another record — what GLD and gold stocks are doing before the open

Gold price hits another record — what GLD and gold stocks are doing before the open

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:22 ET — Premarket Gold hit a new high on Wednesday as tensions in Iran and doubts about the Federal Reserve’s independence pushed investors back into safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,627.72 an ounce by 1001 GMT, after earlier peaking at a record $4,639.48. Meanwhile, silver climbed past $90 for the first time. Jamie Dutta, chief market analyst at Nemo.money, said the metals are benefiting from their “well-known haven characteristics.” (Reuters) This shift matters for gold stocks, as the metal’s rally serves a dual purpose: acting as a hedge against political uncertainty and
14 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

SYDNEY, Jan 14, 2026, 21:52 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares ticked up on Wednesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 12.1 points, or 0.14%, higher at 8,820.6. The All Ordinaries also nudged up, gaining 13.3 points, or 0.15%, to finish at 9,151.8. (CommBank) Miners and energy stocks pushed the market higher, but major banks weighed it down. The mining sector index gained 0.9%, with energy climbing 2.3%. Financials dropped 0.7%, while Commonwealth Bank of Australia dipped 1.3%. Craig Sidney, senior investment adviser at Shaw and Partners, noted that bank selling has persisted amid expectations of tighter policy, with investors shifting
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Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

Anglo American plc stock rises after Norges Bank nudges stake above 3% as copper, deal talk stay in focus

London, January 14, 2026, 08:39 GMT — Regular session Anglo American (AAL.L) shares nudged up in early London trade Wednesday following a disclosure that Norges Bank boosted its stake beyond a key reporting level. By 0804 GMT, the stock was trading 0.7% higher at 3,242 pence, slipping slightly from its 3,249 pence open and fluctuating between 3,234 and 3,264 pence. (StockAnalysis) Norges Bank raised its voting rights stake to 3.003520%, up from 2.995730%, according to a TR-1 filing. This form is triggered when investors surpass key thresholds, beginning at 3% for companies listed in the UK. (Investegate) The move isn’t
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Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

Freeport-McMoRan stock tags new high as Wall Street lifts targets on copper, with earnings next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 21:30 EST — Market closed Shares of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday, building on a strong January rally fueled by a tight copper supply and positive broker commentary. The copper miner serves as a key proxy for the metal within U.S. equities. Copper finds its way into power cables, construction projects, and electric vehicles. Its price often jumps sharply, driven by supply cues, demand from China, and shifts in U.S. interest rate outlooks. The mix is crucial now since copper remains close to its highs, despite ongoing debate about whether the
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Silver price nears $90, lifting SLV stock after-hours as CPI and CME margin shift hit traders

Silver price nears $90, lifting SLV stock after-hours as CPI and CME margin shift hit traders

New York, January 13, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours Silver hit another peak Tuesday, with silver-related stocks gaining after the U.S. market closed. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose roughly 1.8% in after-hours trading. Spot silver hovered near $86.94 an ounce, marking a 2.1% increase on the day after briefly reaching $89.13, according to Investing.com. The shift is significant as the silver rally extends beyond futures into equity positions, with traders increasingly using metal exposure as a hedge. “Elevated uncertainty plays directly into the gold market,” Societe Generale’s Michael Haigh noted Monday, amid growing safe-haven demand tied to a Trump
13 January 2026
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Silver price stock jumps: SLV rallies as silver nears record highs and CME tightens margin rules

Silver price stock jumps: SLV rallies as silver nears record highs and CME tightens margin rules

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 10:07 ET — Regular session The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 4.4% to $80.59 Tuesday morning, riding a fresh surge in silver prices. Spot silver climbed 2.3% to $86.94 an ounce earlier, briefly touching a new high of $87.16. The metal’s sharp rally has traders fixated on volatility just as much as its direction. (reuters.com) Volatility is shaking up trade mechanics. On Jan. 12, CME Clearing announced it will shift margins for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from fixed dollar amounts to a percentage of notional value. These changes take effect after Tuesday’s close. (Margins
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Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

Heating oil price jumps as Iran risk premium lifts NYMEX ULSD; distillate stocks in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:26 EST — Regular session U.S. heating oil futures rose 1.5% to $2.1876 a gallon in early Tuesday trading, following Monday’s close at $2.1544. (Investing.com) This move is significant since heating oil is part of the distillate pool—a group that also includes diesel—and price fluctuations can quickly impact winter fuel expenses and freight charges. The U.S. Energy Information Administration warns that reduced distillate inventories may increase the chances of steeper price hikes and greater volatility through the heating season. (U.S. Energy Information Administration) Crude led the gains. Brent jumped close to 2%, while U.S. crude
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CPI Watch: Stock Futures Dip as Powell Subpoena Fight Keeps Gold Above $4,600

CPI Watch: Stock Futures Dip as Powell Subpoena Fight Keeps Gold Above $4,600

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 04:25 EST U.S. stock index futures slipped in early trading Tuesday as investors awaited the consumer price index (CPI) data and the initial batch of major bank earnings. The markets remain unsettled by the Justice Department’s probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.1%, Nasdaq futures lost 0.3%, while Dow futures edged down roughly 0.1%. (Reuters) The CPI report arrives as investors wrestle with a fundamental question amid political turmoil: will the Fed stick to traditional rate-setting, or does this escalate into a fight that spills into policy? Reuters quoted investors
13 January 2026
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Hecla Mining (HL) stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record — what investors watch next

Hecla Mining (HL) stock jumps as silver hits a fresh record — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:27 EST — Regular session. Hecla Mining Co (HL) shares jumped roughly 9%, reaching about $24.5 in early afternoon trading Monday. The stock hit a session peak close to $24.9. https://www.investing.com/equities/hecla-mining-comp-historical-data The rally unfolded as silver hit a fresh record high, with investors flocking to precious metals amid wavering risk appetite. Michael Haigh, global head of commodities research at Societe Generale, said, “Elevated uncertainty plays directly into the gold market,” and noted the rally’s backdrop doesn’t look set to fade soon. Meanwhile, Ned Naylor-Leyland, fund manager at Jupiter Asset Management, pointed out that silver can
12 January 2026
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Heating oil price today: NY Harbor ULSD futures hold near $2.14 as Iran-Venezuela headlines jolt crude

Heating oil price today: NY Harbor ULSD futures hold near $2.14 as Iran-Venezuela headlines jolt crude

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 08:19 EST — Premarket NY Harbor ULSD (heating oil) futures edged higher by roughly 0.2% to $2.1387 a gallon early Monday, following a close at $2.1350. So far, the contract has swung between $2.1175 and $2.1585, with volume near 3,952 lots. (Investing.com) Heating oil kicked off the week with crude pulling the strings once more. Brent and WTI edged down after Iran sought to ease supply concerns, even as traders watched closely to see if Venezuelan barrels would actually flow. (Reuters) ULSD stands for ultra-low sulfur diesel, the key distillate contract for the U.S. East
12 January 2026
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Crude Oil Price Today: Brent dips, oil stocks wobble as Iran and Venezuela headlines hit

Crude Oil Price Today: Brent dips, oil stocks wobble as Iran and Venezuela headlines hit

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 07:49 EST — Premarket Brent crude futures slipped 31 cents, or 0.5%, to $63.03 a barrel by 5:45 a.m. ET (1045 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 36 cents, or 0.6%, to $58.76. Iran’s foreign minister said the situation was “under total control” after weekend violence, blunting some supply fears. “Lower European equity markets and lack of additional supply disruptions is moderately weighing on oil prices,” UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said. (Reuters) The dip came after a sharp move higher late last week, when traders rebuilt a risk premium — the extra dollars paid
12 January 2026
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Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

Glencore share price jumps on Rio Tinto talks: what to know before Monday’s London open

London, Jan 11, 2026, 23:45 GMT — Market closed. Glencore’s stock surged 9.6% on Friday, hitting its highest mark since July 2024 after the miner confirmed talks with Rio Tinto over a potential merger. The news reignited interest in the deal-driven mining sector, according to Reuters data. (Reuters) The London-listed miner closed at 452.65 pence, gaining 39.65p for the day, after hitting a peak of 459.0p. Trading volume exceeded 118 million shares, according to London South East data. (shareprices.com) Why it matters now: copper is the hot commodity, pushing major miners to scale up or risk being left behind. “This
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
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