Commodity Watch — Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Geopolitics is once again dictating market moves. Breaking news confirms a US-Iran peace deal. This major development immediately impacted global oil prices. Oil prices are falling on eased supply concerns. This significant de-escalation is a primary market driver. Gold usually a safe haven shows counter-intuitive action. Spot gold is nearly flat at 5 006.7 down just -0.03 . Gold August futures fell -2.61 to 4 267.1. Despite an 'Extreme Fear' index at 15 the peace deal reduces immediate safe-haven demand. Precious metals are broadly lower today. Palladium futures for September are notably down. They fell by -5.62 to 1 287. This reflects a broader market reaction. De-escalation can reduce geopolitical risk premiums across the board. The US-Iran agreement is reshaping global expectations. It highlights how world events directly move our markets. Every headline impacts your portfolio.