US crude stocks surge unexpectedly: EIA
Crude inventories in the US rose 6.8 million barrels in the week to May 31, compared with analyst expectations for a decrease of 849,000 barrels.
OPEC says it's alert to bearish economy
OPEC and its partners will take the current "economic bearishness" into account when they meet in coming weeks, its top official said.
Gold firms near three-month peak as Fed rate cut expectations grow
Analysts say there is no end in sight to the global trade woes, which has supported the gold price.
Rare earths battle looms as US aims to counter China export threat
The US and China are heading for a stand-off over critical minerals used in everything from washing machines to military hardware.
Oil heads to worst month of year
Oil was poised to post its worst month this year after a smaller-than-expected withdrawal from US storage facilities fuelled worries about weakening demand.
US oil prices up as flooding hits Cushing hub
Flooded areas of Arkansas and Oklahoma were bracing for more rain that will feed the already swollen Arkansas River.
China's iron ore resets record high
A further squeeze in supply of the steelmaking feedstock from Brazil, and brisk domestic demand has lifted Chinese iron ore prices to record...
Oil slumps to worst weekly loss of year
Futures in New York rebounded somewhat on Friday bus still ended the week down 6.6 per cent, the biggest decline since late December.
Copper hits lowest since January
Copper prices hit their lowest since January as fears grew that a worsening confrontation between the United States and China will damage ec...
Oil suffers worst day of year amid trade turmoil
Futures in New York and London fell more than 5 per cent for the steepest intraday declines since December 24.
