Commodity Watch — May 24, 2026, 06:00 UTC

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Geopolitical tremors are undeniably shaking our global markets. Global energy prices remain highly sensitive. OPEC output decisions are critical. Persistent Mideast tensions drive volatility. The global demand outlook faces significant uncertainty. Gold reflects this deep market anxiety. Spot gold trades at 5 006.7 down 0.03 . Futures are at 4 523.2 down 0.42 . However the Fear Greed Index is at 25 signaling 'Extreme Fear'. Gold remains a critical safe haven asset in these times. Central banks are reacting directly to these risks. The ECB's Wunsch clearly signals a June rate hike. He explicitly cited escalating geopolitical risks as a factor. These actions highlight broad global economic uncertainty. Higher interest rates could cool overall commodity demand. Global supply chains face ongoing strains from these tensions. While specific agricultural commodities aren't our focus today global food security faces immense pressure. Geopolitical events continue to threaten stable supplies worldwide. Stay connected to these critical global developments.