Global commodities prices are on track to fall to their lowest level in six years by 2026, as weaker demand, a widening oil surplus and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on markets, according to the World Bank. In 2025, the oil glut is projected to ...

The Philippines is keeping a close watch on commodity prices as the country prepares to host the ASEAN Business Environment Forum (BEF) on March 11, under

The world is witnessing a major escalation in the Middle East as a military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its second week. The operation, officially named “Operation Epic Fury” by U.

Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) has staged a sharp recovery in 2026, gaining 35.77% year-to-date. The stock’s one-week gain stands at 9.15%, though shares are up just 8.43% over the past year and down more than 66% from their five-year high in January 2022.

Geopolitical tensions have surged in recent years. While stock markets have mostly shrugged off risks, commodity markets have been rewired. US actions in Venezuela are the latest example of a new era of geopolitics shaping the market. It might be hard to ...

Whether it is war, accidents at major mines, weather, trade disputes, political upheaval or power shortages, every large rise in the price of any commodity will have its own unique drivers. One reason for the existence of periods during which many ...

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Commodities, such as oil, gold, and agricultural products, are essential goods that are traded on global markets. They are often considered a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, as their prices tend to rise when traditional asset classes are ...

Global commodity dynamics in mid‑2025 point to a market undergoing fragmentation, not collapse. While the World Bank projects an overall 12% decline in the broad commodity price index this year (after a smaller drop in 2024), the movement is anything but ...