Commodity Watch — Aug 13, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Crude oil is down 1.80% today. West Texas Intermediate trades at $81.77. This dip counters significant geopolitical risk. Headlines report Iran's proposed Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Such threats typically ignite oil prices. Supply concerns remain elevated globally. OPEC+ strategies also heavily influence markets. Gold futures fell 0.71% to $4,435.9. This move is intriguing. Our Fear & Greed Index shows deep "Fear" at 29. Yet, gold isn't seeing a safe-haven surge. Fed officials are divided on rate hikes. This policy uncertainty weighs on non-yielding assets. Persistent inflation adds to the complexity. Global events directly impact your portfolio. Middle East instability directly affects crude prices. Central bank policy shifts gold's safe-haven appeal. Geopolitics drives these crucial market indicators. For real-time analysis, stay tuned to rawfin.tv.