Commodity Watch — Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Gold surged today, climbing 2.33% to $4,399.7 an ounce. This dramatic move signals deep market anxiety. Investors are clearly flocking to safety. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 31, firmly in "Fear" territory. Silver, often mirroring gold, also climbed significantly. It was up 3.07% to $63.499. Both metals reflect profound geopolitical unease. Crude Oil September futures rose 1.15% to $78.18 a barrel. Headlines explain this rally. "Oil Prices Climb Following Iran's Proposed Strait of Hormuz Restrictions." Iran's threats to vital shipping lanes are potent. This regional instability directly impacts global supply. We also saw "Iran Accuses Trump of 'Theater Diplomacy'." This language underscores heightened tensions. Commodity markets are now direct barometers of global events. Geopolitical risk premiums are clearly building. From the Middle East to central bank policy debates, uncertainty rules. Copper, a key industrial metal, fell 1.76% to $6.591. This suggests demand concerns persist despite safe-haven buying. Stay informed with rawfin.tv.