Commodity Watch — Jul 12, 2026, 07:00 UTC

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Crude Oil Aug 26 contracts are down 0.93% today, trading at $71.41. This is despite headlines screaming a 7% rally earlier. Geopolitical tensions are a clear driver. The "US-Iran Ceasefire Collapse" fuels market volatility. Iran-US tensions slow Hormuz traffic. Supply concerns dominate. WTI recently rose to $72.25. Global crude supply remains fragile. Gold, usually a safe haven, is also down. GC=F trades at $4,113.7, a 0.65% drop. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 26, indicating fear. Fed minutes show policy uncertainty. This creates broad market unease. Natural Gas Aug 26 contracts fell sharply. NG=F is at $2.94, down 2.39%. This reflects shifting demand outlooks. Or perhaps robust supply. Commodity markets are truly global barometers. Geopolitics dictate price direction. From oil chokepoints to central bank uncertainty. Every headline impacts your portfolio. Stay sharp, stay informed. This is Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv.