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

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Crude Oil Sep 26 surged +1.29% today. It now sits at $84.67 a barrel. This sharp rise directly follows escalating US-Iran tensions. News headlines confirm renewed strikes. Supply concerns are now paramount. Geopolitics is clearly driving this critical energy market. OPEC+ decisions remain a key factor. Gold Aug 26, often a safe haven, fell -1.29%. It now trades at $4,107 an ounce. This counter-intuitive move is significant. Despite global uncertainties, gold retreats. Perhaps a stronger dollar or broader risk-on sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index shows "Fear" at 27. This suggests underlying market anxiety. Natural Gas Sep 26 dipped slightly. It's down -0.40% to $2.747. This slight decline contrasts with oil's surge. It highlights differing supply and demand dynamics. The global stage profoundly impacts commodity prices. Middle East instability directly fuels oil's rally. Yet, gold's dip suggests complex market forces at play. Central bank stances also influence these movements. We see this interconnectedness daily. Stay ahead of these critical trends. This has been Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv.