Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as metal prices continue to soar Britain’s main stock market index has just hit a new record high, lifted by shares in oil companies and ...

The global markets for basic goods like metals and fuel, called "commodities," are facing a familiar challenge in 2026. While the world isn’t rushing to buy these goods as fast as it did right after ...

Gold had a blockbuster year in 2025, rising more than 60%. Silver did even better, surging over 150%. That momentum has carried into 2026, with both metals hitting fresh highs as geopolitical tensions ...

Copper is one of the world’s most ubiquitous metals, used in just about everything that’s electrified: smartphones, refrigerators, electric vehicles, power grids and much more. It’s a crucial material ...

Peptides have become the beauty world's latest buzzword and one of the biggest skincare trends, with dermatologists and skincare gurus highlighting their anti-aging benefits across social media. And ...

Analysts expect copper's record-breaking run to continue into next year, citing supply disruptions and huge artificial intelligence spending. Three-month copper prices on the LME were up 1.5% at ...

Often strung from utility poles or buried beneath our feet, copper wire has played a critical role in powering America’s electrical grid for more than a century. But brazen thefts are threatening the ...

Goldman forecasts oil prices to decline by 2026 Copper remains favored due to strong demand and supply constraints US power markets face higher prices and potential outages Dec 18 (Reuters) - Goldman ...

Dec 18 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs sees gold prices climbing 14% to $4,900 per ounce ‌by December 2026 in its base case, it said ‌in a note on Thursday, while citing upside risks to this view due to a ...

Before joining Bond University, Dr Terry Goldsworthy served with the Queensland Police for 28 years, up to Detective Inspector, from 1985–2013. From causing a major phone outage to shutting down ...

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The United States has a copper problem. Simply put, the U.S. uses a lot of it and there aren’t enough American mines to pull it out of the ground fast enough. But Ivanhoe Electric ...

Copper and pharmaceuticals are getting hit with the tariff stick and the price is steep says President Trump who is promising more trade deals. Stocks remain volatile amid the uncertainty, but ...