Condom Prices Could Rise 30% as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains, Karex Warns
Condom prices could increase by up to 30% as the Iran war drives higher costs and disrupts supply chains, according to global producer Karex.
Commodities
Commodities represent the raw materials that power global industry, from energy and metals to agriculture and essential resources. This section brings together coverage of price movements, supply-and-demand shifts, geopolitical pressures, production trends, and market sentiment across the world’s major commodity classes. Whether driven by policy decisions, weather patterns, technological changes, or shifts in global trade, these developments shape economies and markets on a daily basis. Explore how commodities influence everything from inflation to manufacturing and why they remain a vital pillar of the financial system.
Oil Falls to $81 as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Markets Add $430 Billion
Oil dropped to $81 per barrel after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. markets surged, adding roughly $430 billion in market value.
Cocoa Prices Collapse Nearly 80% After Record Highs
Cocoa prices have plunged nearly 60% from 2025 highs, extending losses into 2026. The sharp decline follows a historic rally that peaked in late 2024.
Oil Prices Rebound as Iran Accuses U.S. of Ceasefire Breach
By
Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
Oil prices resumed gains after Iran accused the U.S. of violating a ceasefire agreement. Renewed tensions are fueling concerns over supply disruptions.
Global Copper Inventories Hit 23-Year High as Supply Surge Accelerates
By
Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
Global copper inventories have climbed to a 23-year high, surpassing 1.02 million tonnes. The rapid buildup signals shifting dynamics in the commodities market.
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Delays Potential Strikes on Iran Energy Sites
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Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
Oil prices fell sharply after President Donald Trump postponed potential U.S. strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The delay eased fears of immediate supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Gold Suffers Worst Weekly Drop in Over 40 Years as War and Rates Hit Demand
By
Nathan Cole
• 3 mins read
Gold recorded its steepest weekly decline in more than four decades, falling 11% to $4,488 per ounce. Rising oil prices and expectations of prolonged high interest rates weakened its safe-haven appeal.
Gold Tops $5,400 After Aramco Strike Before Sharp Reversal in Metals
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Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
Gold surged above $5,400 after reports of a drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery, triggering a rush into safe-haven assets. Within an hour, however, both gold and silver sharply reversed as volatility intensified.
Gold Surges, Oil Jumps 12% as U.S. Israel Iran Tensions Rattle Global Markets
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Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
Markets turned sharply volatile as escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran drove investors into safe-haven assets. Gold neared record highs while oil spiked nearly 12%, and U.S. equity futures fell.
Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin Rebound as Markets Stage Aggressive Risk-On Rally
By
Emma Clarke
• 3 mins read
Gold, silver, and cryptocurrencies rebounded sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite fueled one of the strongest recovery rallies in recent memory. U.S. equities fully erased recent losses, while bitcoin posted its largest daily gain on record.