Commodity Watch — Sep 2, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Natural Gas is up 1.58% today, trading at $2.95 a unit. Crude Oil holds firm at $90.3, up just 0.09%. But this masks underlying volatility. Breaking news highlights US-Iran tensions. Middle East instability continues to drive concerns. The market is pricing in potential supply disruptions. This geopolitical risk keeps a firm floor under crude prices. Gold, our traditional safe haven, is down. It trades at $4,363.4, a 0.75% decline. This is counter-intuitive with global tensions high. The strengthening dollar is likely overshadowing gold's appeal. Investors might be seeking dollar liquidity instead. Silver also fell 1.45% to $64.42. The "Geopolitical market impact" headline rings true. World events dictate commodity flows. The dollar strengthened today, as Middle East tensions pushed investors to safety. This makes commodities priced in dollars more expensive globally. Every major move connects to global stability. Stay sharp, stay informed. This is Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv.