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The latest commodities coverage from the TrustFinance editorial desk.
European natural gas futures advanced on Monday, approaching multi-year highs as traders weighed the risk of supply disruptions from escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf against a backdrop of below-average storage levels.
A South Korean media outlet reported a $22.3 billion agreement to build a gas-fired power plant in Texas, but Seoul's Industry Ministry has called the report inaccurate, stating that negotiations are still underway.
Brent crude oil prices are approaching the key $97 per barrel level, but short-term technical indicators suggest the rally may be overextended, signaling potential for a near-term pullback or consolidation.
Gold is trading in a narrow range as long-term bullish support clashes with short-term bearish indicators. Technical analysis points to a potential breakout, with key levels at $4,489 resistance and $4,355 support.
Silver is trading within a narrow band between key support and resistance levels, with technical analysis suggesting a significant price move is likely once this consolidation phase ends. A break below $65 or above $68 could set the next directional trend for the precious metal.
Natural gas prices are trading in a narrow range between key support at $2.87 and resistance at $3.03. Conflicting technical indicators suggest a period of market indecision as traders await a decisive breakout or breakdown.
London Gas Oil prices have surged more than 10% above a key moving average, signaling an overextended market. While the broader uptrend remains, technical indicators are now flashing early warnings of waning momentum.
Copper is trading near the top of its recent range at $6.68, but key technical indicators show the rally lacks momentum and is in overbought territory, raising the risk of a price reversal.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil has pulled back after failing to breach a key resistance level near $93.64, forming a potential double-top pattern that could signal a trend reversal. Technical indicators suggest the recent rally is overextended, putting key support levels in focus.
