Commodity Watch — Apr 21, 2026, 18:00 UTC

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Global markets are gripped by fear today. The CBOE Volatility Index VIX surged 6.00 to 20. Our Fear Greed Index sits firmly at 33 signaling market apprehension. Oil prices are surging higher. Breaking news cites escalating Iran tensions. This geopolitical instability is directly driving crude's upward momentum. Gold typically a safe haven shows a surprising dip. June futures GC F are down 2.35 to 4 715.5. This move bucks the trend of rising global uncertainty. Industrial silver also saw a sharp decline. May futures SI F plunged 4.43 to 76.49. This could reflect profit-taking or broader industrial demand worries. Geopolitics remain the dominant force. From Middle East flashpoints to global economic shifts world events dictate commodity price action. Keep watching these critical indicators. This has been Commodity Watch