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

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Welcome back to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Markets are gripped by geopolitical realities today. Crude oil is surging. Headlines confirm oil futures climbed as the U.S. intensifies Iran sanctions. We saw crude oil surge past 100. This follows news of US moves to block Hormuz flows. Failed peace talks exacerbate tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint. This fear is palpable elsewhere. Spot gold is largely flat at 5 006.7 down a marginal 0.03 . However June 26 gold futures are up 1.48 . This signals investor caution. Our Fear and Greed Index sits at 26. That s deep in Fear territory. Gold remains a critical safe haven. Investors seek stability amidst global uncertainty. Industrial metals like copper are holding steady at 5.765 down just 0.04 . But the dominant narrative is energy security. Global events directly dictate commodity pricing. Geopolitics drives these significant market