Global crude oil markets face uncertainty in mid-2025. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused Brent crude prices to surge. Concerns about supply disruptions from the Persian Gulf and potential Iranian retaliation through the Strait of Hormuz loom large. Despite OPEC+ production cuts, increased output from other nations and tepid demand growth, particularly in the U.S.
Gold rises but investors stay cautious about ‘hawkish’ Fed tone
Gold prices saw a slight uptick on Tuesday, despite a minor dip in expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts. Investors are cautiously awaiting the Federal