Commodity Watch — May 20, 2026, 20:00 UTC

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Welcome back to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Geopolitical tensions are once again driving commodity markets. Oil prices are climbing. The headline US Stock Futures Decline Oil Rises Amid Escalating Iran Tensions tells the story. Global bond sell-offs are intensifying. Supply risks outweigh demand concerns. Gold the ultimate safe haven reflects this unease. Gold June 26 futures are up 0.80 at 4 547.3. Our Fear Greed Index sits at 27 deep in Fear territory. Investors seek refuge from global instability. Agricultural markets also feel the strain. Geopolitical events directly impact food security. Supply chain disruptions are a constant threat. The broader market reacts swiftly. European stocks rose following former President Trump's Iran remarks. This highlights geopolitics' immediate market sway. Commodity prices remain highly sensitive to these global dynamics. This is rawfin.tv.