Futures remain resilient, supported by geopolitical risk premiums, despite estimates that the market ran a surplus of roughly 1.5 million barrels a day in 2025 ... .
According to Radware’s 2026 Global Cyber ThreatReport, there was a 168% surge in DDoS attacks and an increase of more than 120% in application-layer attacks ....
As the crescent moon ushers in the arrival of Ramadan this week, the Muslim world is preparing for a month of fasting, prayer and reflection ... A new layer of uncertainty also hangs over the region ... The message is clear ... These are the people governments.
Investors continued to seek precious metals amid rising geopolitical tensions, with gold prices hitting an intraday high of $5,040. The Fed's conflicting views on interest rates add to market uncertainty, while silver also shows gains ....
Prices of both grades are around 15% higher this year after three straight years of decline, reflecting a return of the geopolitical risk premium despite a global oil supply surplus.
This price action reflects a complex tug-of-war between escalating geopolitical risks and the implications of recently released, surprisingly hawkish minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) ... Geopolitical Flashpoints and Monetary Policy.
The move signals a profound shift in investor sentiment driven by escalating geopolitical fractures ... Geopolitical Catalysts Fueling Unprecedented Safe-Haven Demand. The primary engine for gold’s ascent is a complex web of geopolitical tensions.