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

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Global markets are gripped by extreme fear today. Our Fear Greed Index sits at a stark 16. Geopolitical tensions are clearly driving this sentiment. Breaking news confirms US inflation accelerated sharply. March saw the largest increase in nearly four years. This is driven by a record surge in gasoline prices. Ongoing war with Iran impacts global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz blockade threat looms large. This could trigger broad commodity price hikes. Gold the ultimate safe haven reflects this uncertainty. Gold futures GC F are down slightly by 0.64 at 4 787.4. Yet its underlying appeal remains strong. Investors seek safety amidst global instability. Food supply chains also face immense pressure. Rising energy costs ripple through agriculture. We are seeing sustained inflationary pressures. These are direct consequences of global conflicts. This impacts every household budget. The interconnectedness of geopolitics and prices is undeniable. Stay vigilant on these crucial developments. This is