Oil Prices Surge Again – What It Means For Gold, Silver, And Crypto

Brent crude recently surged past the $100 threshold before a fleeting de-escalation pulled prices back toward $94. However, the respite proved temporary. Crude is once again on an upward trajectory, with Brent trading at $97.71 and WTI closely trailing at $97.40. This renewed momentum suggests that market participants remain deeply skeptical regarding the resolution of supply-side risks. With the Strait of Hormuz …

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Can Philippines become critical minerals powerhouse with help from US, Japan?

To curb China’s dominance in the sector, Manila has to cut red tape and fight corruption to draw US and Japanese investors. The US and Japan have an ambition to transform the Philippines into a critical minerals powerhouse and cut their reliance on China as part of a broader economic partnership, but analysts warn that a lack of commitment by Manila to introduce comprehensive reforms and tackle …

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Copper: From laggard to potential outperformer – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen notes Copper has turned into a top performer after being one of the weakest metals, pressured by rising LME stocks and mixed supply news. Possible stock sales and a Panama mine restart could cap prices near term, but sharply lower Chilean output suggests supply worries may dominate once growth fears ease, supporting higher Copper prices longer term. …

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