Keywords: Commodity prices


Toronto Stock Exchange Hesitates Amid Strong Bank Results and Trade Tensions with the US

Futures tied to Canada’s main stock index are moving in different directions on Wednesday morning. Investors are welcoming the strong results from the National Bank of Canada while remaining cautious about the escalating trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington, as well as the upcoming US inflation......

Hindustan Zinc appoints new CEO as strong metal prices drive profit surge

India's Hindustan Zinc has appointed Amarendu Prakash as its next chief executive officer while reporting a sharp increase in quarterly earnings, supported by a strong rise in base and precious metal prices. The company announced on Friday that Prakash, the former chairman and managing director......

El Niño and Hormuz crisis threaten global food security

The convergence of a developing El Niño event and prolonged instability around the Strait of Hormuz is placing global food systems under mounting pressure. International assessments warn that climate-driven shocks and geopolitical disruptions are interacting in ways that amplify risks to food......

Copper prices surge on China stimulus and supply woes

Copper prices approached record levels on January 12, 2026, fueled by a weaker US dollar and anticipation of fresh Chinese policies to spur consumer spending. This industrial metal, vital for global electrification, saw three-month contracts on the London Metal Exchange climb 1.9% to $12,964 per metric......