Commodity Watch — Apr 13, 2026, 07:00 UTC

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Welcome to Commodity Watch on rawfin.tv. Global markets are in extreme fear today. The Fear Greed Index sits at a stark 12. Oil prices have surged dramatically. Crude is now trading past 100. This follows alarming news from the Strait of Hormuz. US moves to block flows are driving this. Failed peace talks exacerbate tensions. Headline Crude Oil Surges Past 100. Geopolitical risk premiums are significant. Gold the traditional safe haven is reacting. Spot gold is 5 006.7 down just -0.03 . June futures show a -0.73 dip to 4 752.5. Despite the extreme fear gold's movement is nuanced. Investors are navigating complex risks. Agricultural commodities also reflect global instability. Breaking news highlights Darden Restaurants Faces Beef Inflation Pressure. Rising input costs are a direct consequence. The looming Hormuz blockade threatens broad commodity hikes. This instability directly impacts food prices. Consumers will feel these pressures soon. Geopolitics continues to dictate commodity performance. Stay informed