Commodities: Oil Slides Despite Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks
Oil prices declined despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as markets anticipate a potential deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, gold prices saw a boost following a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
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Market Outlook Commodities Commodities: Oil Slides Despite Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks Jun 05, 2026, 12:30 AM ET Crude Oil Futures (CL1:COM) , NG1:COM , GLD , IAU , GLDM , SGOL , BAR , IAUM , OUNZ , AAAU , XAUUSD:CUR , CPER , HG1:COM , WEAT , W_1:COM , CORN , C_1:COM DBE , JJETF , UNG , UNL , BOIL , FCG , USO , DBO , USL , BNO , OILK , USOI , OLOXF , UCO , DBP , GLTR , GLDI , BGLD , IGLD , GBUG , PHYS , COPX , COPJ , COPP:CA , SLX , DBA , TAGS ING Economic and Financial Analysis 5.42K Followers Follow 5 Share Save Play ( 7min ) Comments Summary While there are few signs of progress in US-Iran talks, the oil market continues to trade on expectations of an imminent deal that would resume flows through the Strait of Hormuz. US natural gas futures moved higher over the latter part of this week, with the latest storage data from the EIA providing a further boost. Gold rose nearly 2% in yesterday’s session, briefly pushing above $4,500/oz, as a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reduced immediate geopolitical risk. In base metals, LME copper edged higher, supported by tightening availability.
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