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

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Natural Gas surged 2.29% today, hitting $3.035 a contract. Winter demand forecasts are driving this significant rise. Geopolitical tensions in Europe remain a constant factor. Supply concerns persist for the continent. Markets price sustained uncertainty. Crude Oil, however, dipped 1.90% to $91.11. Reports of a potential US-Iran deal weigh heavy. More supply could enter global markets. This diplomatic shift eases some supply fears. Global demand outlooks also remain uncertain. The "Treasuries Stabilize" headline suggests easing fear. Gold also fell 0.95%, trading at $4,162.3. This suggests a reduced safe-haven bid. The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates. Higher rates make non-yielding gold less attractive. Market sentiment might be shifting from immediate panic. Commodity prices are clearly reacting to policy and diplomacy. We see direct impacts from global events. These moves show intricate connections. For "Commodity Watch" on rawfin.tv, I'm [Your Name].