Economic News

Gold slipped 0.75% to USD 4,029.920 on 28 October 2026 as an oil-driven jump in inflation fears lifted expectations of tighter Federal Reserve policy ahead of today's decision. The session opened at USD 4,061.240 and ranged between USD 4,028.855 and USD 4,070.840, shedding 30.410.

Copper edged 0.17% lower to 6.71753 on 28 October 2026, pausing after a rebound as tight physical supply and AI-linked demand competed with a firmer dollar and higher oil prices. The session opened at 6.72003 and ranged between 6.70803 and 6.73603, shedding 0.01175.

Nickel edged 0.25% higher to USD 15,633.02 on 28 October 2026 as talk of output cuts in Indonesia met forecasts of a growing surplus. The session opened at USD 15,592.27 and ranged between USD 15,557.52 and USD 15,652.52, adding 38.25.

Heating oil edged 0.24% higher to 4.6039 on 28 October 2026 as tight distillate inventories and Middle East supply risks met a new emergency reserve loan. The session opened at 4.5955 and ranged between 4.5778 and 4.6268, adding 0.0112.

Platinum slipped 0.45% to USD 1,518.703 on 28 October 2026 as investment outflows, a softer demand outlook and rate worries weighed on the metal ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision. The session opened at USD 1,526.450 and ranged between USD 1,514.746 and USD 1,535.326, …

WTI crude oil climbed 1.25% to 101.46 on 28 October 2026 as renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz outweighed hopes of diplomacy with Iran. The session opened at 100.17 and ranged between 99.75 and 101.64, adding …

Natural gas edged 1.54% higher to 3.1602 as mild weather limited heating demand while storage and production stayed ample. The month opened at 3.1142 and has ranged between 3.0217 and 3.5978, adding 0.0480.