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The latest commodities coverage from the TrustFinance editorial desk.
U.S. natural gas futures reversed earlier losses on Tuesday, lifted by a rally in crude oil prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions. However, record domestic production and forecasts for weaker demand are limiting further gains.
The spot price of silver surged over 3% on Tuesday, fueled by heightened geopolitical risk following the expiration of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement and changing market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
The ratio of gold to platinum prices rose as gold benefited from expectations of a Federal Reserve rate pause and safe-haven demand, while platinum faced pressure from profit-taking and concerns over industrial use.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow to discuss significant energy cooperation, including a potential oil refinery and LNG supplies, as both nations seek to strengthen ties amid Western sanctions.
Benchmark European wheat futures rose on Tuesday, with ongoing disruptions to Black Sea shipping offsetting persistent signs of weak export demand for European grain.
Gasoline refining margins in Northwest Europe surged by nearly $3 on Tuesday, reaching $39.25 per barrel as limited market supplies and active barge trading supported prices.
US Sugar #11 Futures surged to their highest level in over a year as potential policy changes in India and reduced output from top producer Brazil signaled a deepening global supply deficit.
The profitability of refining crude oil into diesel in Europe surged to a new peak on Tuesday, driven by persistent supply disruptions from Russia and the Middle East, tightening the global market.
Chicago wheat futures edged lower on Tuesday, though ongoing disruptions to grain shipments in the Black Sea and a reduced harvest forecast in Germany provided a floor under prices.
