Commodity Watch — May 23, 2026, 18:00 UTC

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Markets are gripped by profound uncertainty. Our Fear Greed Index sits at a stark 28 firmly signaling Fear. Geopolitical risks are the undeniable drivers today. Gold the quintessential safe haven reflects this global anxiety. Spot gold trades at 5 006.7 showing a slight dip of 0.03 . Yet demand for its stability persists. Investors seek refuge from currency volatility and inflation concerns. Oil prices remain highly sensitive to world events. Ongoing geopolitical tensions particularly in the Middle East loom large. OPEC production decisions further shape the market. Supply disruptions from conflicts or shipping route issues elevate prices. While specific agricultural commodities aren't showing dramatic price swings today global food security is a critical concern. Supply chains are fragile. Geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events threaten harvests worldwide. Central banks are reacting decisively. The ECB's Wunsch now signals a high probability of a June rate hike. This move addresses worsening inflation and explicit geopolitical risks. World events directly impact global economic stability and commodity valuations. Stay informed stay vigilant. This is Commodity Watch on