Commodity Watch — Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Crude Oil Oct 26 futures dropped 2.21% today. It settled at $85.14 a barrel. This reflects some profit-taking. But geopolitical risks remain high. Tensions in the Middle East are ever-present. OPEC+ decisions will dictate future price action. Gold, the ultimate safe haven, rose 0.48%. It now trades at $4,702.9 an ounce. This upward tick signals deep market unease. Investors seek security amidst global instability. Natural Gas climbed 0.92%. Prices reached $2.837. European storage levels are under watch. Winter demand forecasts are key for this market. Global economic stability is certainly shaky. Japan just intervened with ¥8.45 trillion. This massive currency action highlights global financial stress. Such interventions impact commodity demand worldwide. Geopolitics drives these market shifts. Stay informed, stay ahead, with rawfin.tv.