China urged Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi plea, sources say
China privately asked Iran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after a Saudi appeal, sources say.
17/09/2026 12:245 min read
Commodities News
Gold, crude oil, industrial metals and agricultural products: supply and demand, inventories and geopolitical risk.
Oil slips as Saudi aims to restore half pipeline capacity, Trump to meet Gulf leaders
Oil prices eased as Saudi Arabia projected restoring half of its pipeline capacity within days and Trump planned a meeting with Gulf leaders to discuss…
17/09/2026 10:429 min read
Gold Recovers After Market Overreacts to Fed Decision
Gold rebounded after a dip below $4,300 as the Fed's decision was seen as less hawkish than markets expected. Focus shifts to Middle East and data.
17/09/2026 10:0111 min read
Gold's rebound after Fed rate hike tests bearish trap
Gold's post-Fed rebound may have trapped sellers, with a breakout above $4,348 needed to confirm the recovery.
17/09/2026 08:2115 min read
Saudi crude reroute via Oman brings oil down from near four-month highs
Oil fell as Saudi Arabia rerouted crude via Oman, easing supply fears, but the conflict and pipeline damage remain unresolved.
17/09/2026 01:5114 min read
Trump to host Gulf leaders at UN for post-Iran war talks
Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at the UN to discuss postwar Iran strategy, with a day-after plan expected after midterms.
17/09/2026 00:0112 min read
Oman mediates secret US-Houthi talks as Yemen crisis deepens
US officials held secret talks in Oman with Yemen's Houthis, who pledged not to attack American ships but exempted Saudi vessels.
16/09/2026 11:416 min read
Oil Prices Tick Up as Saudi Arabia Halts Crude Deliveries After Pipeline Closure
Oil prices rose as Saudi Arabia cancelled crude cargoes after the East-West pipeline closure, with traders eyeing the FOMC decision.
16/09/2026 08:518 min read
Gold's Bullish Setup Faces Fed Test as Key Levels Hold
Gold futures hold near-term bullish advantage above $4,350 as traders await the Fed decision, with key resistance at $4,382 in focus.
16/09/2026 08:5031 min read
Coalition warns of action after Houthi drone stopped near Mecca
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, calling the security of holy sites a red line and promising a response.
15/09/2026 23:4114 min read
Economist Sees Copper Bull Case Despite Price Slump
Copper prices fell nearly 8% from August highs despite supply constraints. Economist Steve Hanke remains bullish on the metal's long-term outlook.
15/09/2026 21:5612 min read
Vance predicts Iran war to shift phase in months
Vance said Iran conflict to enter new phase in months; his Hormuz traffic recovery claim disputed by independent trackers.
15/09/2026 21:5314 min read
Soaring shipping costs squeeze US crude arbitrage to Asia
Shipping costs for US crude to Asia have surged to record levels amid Middle East supply disruptions. Asian refiners continue to buy US barrels despite higher…
15/09/2026 21:4214 min read
Saudi pipeline attacks reveal Iraqi militia capability
Iraqi militias attacked Saudi pipeline, exposing defense gaps. Repair timeline 3-6 weeks; further strikes could make it indefinite.
15/09/2026 19:323 min read
WTI crude hits $106, adding to oil market's mounting troubles
WTI crude rose $4.93 to $106.31, marking an 11th gain in 12 sessions amid a supply crunch and rising geopolitical tensions.
15/09/2026 17:319 min read