Energy & Commodities

Why copper is becoming Asia’s next AI bottleneck

2026-07-27T13:38:13.000Z
Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate crude are trading at their lowest levels in nearly a week after rising for the past three weeks.

Oil slumps as US pause of Iran strikes cools regional tensions

2026-07-27T07:06:15.000Z
Spot gold was 1.8% higher at US$4,078.44 an ounce as at 3 pm in Singapore. 

Gold rises on dip-buying as traders weigh Middle East clashes

2026-07-21T07:47:33.000Z
Gold has hovered in a narrow range around US$4,000 in recent weeks after losing 14% in Q2 – its worst showing since 2013. 

Gold steadies as traders assess rates path after US-Iran clashes

2026-07-20T08:31:08.000Z
US gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.4% to US$4,121.90.

Gold heads for weekly drop as Gulf attacks reinforce rate-hike bets

2026-07-10T08:27:32.000Z
US gold futures for August delivery were down 0.1% at US$4,077.60.

Gold eases as Middle East hostilities revive inflation fears

2026-07-09T06:24:59.000Z
Asia led global inflows into gold-backed ETFs in the first half of 2026, says a World Gold Council report.

Gold’s epicentre is shifting to Asia, with prices buoyed by regional demand: analysts 

2026-07-09T01:00:00.000Z
Geothermal energy is cleaner than fossil fuels, and more reliable than solar or wind power. But this subterranean source is not easy to unlock.
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Amid global energy pressures, South-east Asia seeks to unlock geothermal power’s promise

2026-07-03T06:00:00.000Z
Although aluminium’s price has eased recently on the expected return of Middle Eastern supply, analysts believe that it is likely to remain elevated in the near term.

Resilient aluminium prices set to boost Asia’s smelters over global rivals: analysts

2026-07-03T04:00:00.000Z
China’s transition to cleaner but less consistent renewable energy further complicates its ability to understand future energy demand.

China says tech growth a challenge to predicting energy demand

2026-06-29T04:07:14.000Z