Commodity Watch — Aug 4, 2026, 12:00 UTC

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Crude Oil Sep 26 futures surged 1.84% today. Prices hit $81.82 a barrel. Geopolitical tensions fuel this rise. OPEC+ supply discipline remains firm. Global demand outlook is strengthening. Gold, the ultimate safe haven, also gained. It climbed 0.32% to $4,103.4 an ounce. This reflects deep market uncertainty. The Fear & Greed Index sits at 25. That signals "Extreme Fear" among investors. Natural Gas Sep 26 futures saw a dip. It fell 1.69% to $2.734. Robust European storage levels ease immediate pressure. Global central bank policy is a key driver. The Bank of Japan's hawkish stance creates ripples. This impacts global capital flows. We see a clear flight to quality. Political instability worldwide drives these commodity trends. Stay vigilant. You're watching Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv.