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business2 days ago•123 min saved

Tech glitch freezes CME Globex metals and natural gas trading

CME Group halted trading in its CME Globex metals and natural gas futures and options markets due to technical issues. Natural gas futures and options will pre‑open at 12:45 Central Time and open at 12:50 Central Time as the firm investigates. All day orders and good‑till‑date orders for Wednesday were canceled, while good‑till‑canceled orders that had already been acknowledged would remain in place. CME said it is looking into the disruption.

via Investing.com|

#business #cme-group #futures

astronomy7 days ago•52 min saved

Early Universe’s Metal-Rich Dusty Galaxies Unearthed by JWST and ALMA

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have identified 70 dusty, star-forming galaxies at the edge of the observable universe, seen less than 1 billion years after the Big Bang. From an initial set of around 400 bright galaxies, JWST follow-up confirmed these candidates as metal-rich, suggesting that heavy-element production and star formation began earlier than current models predict, potentially reshaping our understanding of cosmic evolution and linking these galaxies to both ultrabright early systems and older, quiescent populations.

via Space|

#alma #astronomy #dusty-galaxies

markets25 days ago•2 min saved

Markets tremble as volatility spikes and metals slump

A sharp wave of risk-off trading hit markets as gold and silver plunged (silver down as much as 30% and gold around 15% at one point) and bitcoin slid up to 10% to below $80,000, marking the strongest turbulence since November. Citi attributed broad risk-off flows and falling stock futures as traders weigh whether volatility signals a turning point. Retail buyers later helped metals recover over the weekend, and investors will watch if correlated assets move in tandem to gauge whether the choppiness persists or fades.

via Axios|

#bitcoin #gold #markets

business25 days ago•11 min saved

London stocks hit a fresh peak as metals rebound lift FTSE 100

Britain’s FTSE 100 climbed to a fresh record near 10,300 as a rebound in gold and silver eased the metals rout and helped mining shares, while investors kept an eye on US dollar moves tied to Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed chair; the broader live blog also notes oil easing, cocoa price declines, and Disney’s quarterly results.

via The Guardian|

#business #dollar #fed-chair-nomination

business26 days ago•4 min saved

Asia markets reel as metal rout dampens risk appetite ahead of earnings blitz

Asian shares fall as a wild metals rout spooks markets ahead of a busy earnings week, with gold and silver plunging on margin pressure, US futures slipping, and currency moves signaling caution ahead of central-bank policy decisions.

via Reuters|

#asia #business #currencies

business28 days ago•16 min saved

Stocks Fall as Gold Rally Fades, Metals Slide

US stocks declined as the recent gold rally cooled, triggering a sharp slide in metals prices and weighing on commodity-related shares.

via AP News|

#business #commodities #gold

markets1 month ago•33 min saved

US Stocks Set for Second Straight Decline as Metals Rally Pushes Havens Higher

US stock futures pointed to a second consecutive loss for 2026, with S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq futures down about 0.2%, as metals surged to record highs (gold and silver) and Bitcoin topped $95,000. The tone remained cautious ahead of earnings and Fed speakers, while European shares rose and oil steadied after a recent rally. Investors weighed geopolitical tensions and upcoming data against a backdrop of resilient demand for risk assets.

via Bloomberg.com|

#bitcoin #futures #markets

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Gold poised for weekly rise amid US data and market rebalancing

Gold prices are on track for a weekly gain of about 3.9%, reaching near record highs, driven by weaker-than-expected US job growth, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with projections of gold potentially surpassing $5,000 in 2026.

via Reuters|

#business #geopolitical-uncertainty #gold

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Copper Prices Reach New Highs Amid Supply Concerns and US Import Surge

Copper prices have reached a new high due to concerns over potential supply disruptions, highlighting ongoing volatility in the commodity market.

via Financial Times|

#business #commodity-market #copper

financial-markets1 month ago•2 min saved

Global Markets Rise in 2026 Amid Tech Rally and Economic Optimism

Global markets started the year positively with rising futures, record-breaking Asian stocks, the FTSE surpassing 10,000, a rebound in precious metals, and stable currency and crypto markets, though caution remains about reading too much into the first trading day.

via Investing.com|

#financial-markets #ftse-100 #futures

business2 months ago•5 min saved

The Future of Critical Minerals in the Global Metals Economy

The USGS has expanded its list of critical minerals to 60, covering 80% of mined commodities, highlighting their vital role in modern technology, national security, and the shift towards clean energy, with geopolitical implications due to China's dominance in supply.

via Reuters|

#business #critical-minerals #geopolitics

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Copper Prices Surge to Decade-High Levels, Signaling Economic Growth

Copper prices have experienced their largest increase in over a decade, highlighting significant shifts in the commodity market.

via Financial Times|

#business #commodity-prices #copper-prices

finance2 months ago•6 min saved

Copper Could Be the Next Big Winner After Gold and Silver Surge

In 2025, gold and silver prices surged dramatically due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical fears, while copper, often seen as an economic health indicator, is poised for a significant rally driven by rising demand from AI infrastructure needs and a supply deficit. Investors are considering copper stocks like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper, as well as ETFs like COPX, to capitalize on this potential growth in the upcoming years.

via MarketBeat|

#ai-demand #copper #finance

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Copper Approaches $12,000 Amid Supply Concerns and Record Rally

Copper prices are nearing $12,000 per ton in 2025, driven by trade tensions, supply constraints, and strong demand from the energy transition and AI infrastructure, with forecasts suggesting prices could reach $13,000 in 2026 amid ongoing supply stress and production challenges.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #copper #demand

science-and-technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Innovative 3D Printing Technique Produces Stronger, Complex Metals and Ceramics

EPFL scientists developed a novel 3D printing method using hydrogels as templates to produce ultra-dense, strong metals and ceramics, which are significantly more durable and less prone to warping than traditional methods, with potential applications in energy, sensors, and biomedicine.

via SciTechDaily|

#3d-printing #additive-manufacturing #ceramics