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Commodity Watch — Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 UTC
Natural Gas plunged 2.93% today. It hit $2.653 per MMBtu. Crude Oil Sep 26 futures climbed to $82.73, a 0.40% gain. Market anxiety is palpable. "Hormuz Deal Uncertainty" fuels these oil price climbs. This signals persistent supply concerns. Geopolitical tensions remain a critical factor.
Key takeaways
- Crude Oil Sep 26 futures climbed to $82.73, a 0.40% gain.
- Gold also rose, up 0.42% to $4,455.9.
- Our Fear & Greed Index sits at 31, firmly in "Fear." Global instability directly drives this demand.
Transcript
Natural Gas plunged 2.93% today. It hit $2.653 per MMBtu. Crude Oil Sep 26 futures climbed to $82.73, a 0.40% gain. Market anxiety is palpable. "Hormuz Deal Uncertainty" fuels these oil price climbs. This signals persistent supply concerns. Geopolitical tensions remain a critical factor. Gold also rose, up 0.42% to $4,455.9. Investors seek safe havens. Our Fear & Greed Index sits at 31, firmly in "Fear." Global instability directly drives this demand. Silver gained 1.01% to $65.765. Copper also moved higher by 1.18%, reaching $6.691. Breaking news emphasizes global security. Leidos secured a $64.8 million Navy intelligence contract. This shows ongoing strategic competition. Commodity markets undeniably reflect this reality. For more insights, visit rawfin.tv.
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