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Lithium carbonate prices in China are trading at CNY 187,500 per tonne on May 6, 2026, up 5.93% intraday and approaching their highest levels since 2023. The move, representing a roughly 50% gain year-to-date, reflects more than a short-termCommoditysqueeze. It signals a structural recalibration …

A Shift in the Geopolitical Calculus

Aluminum has surged 19% in 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz closure cuts Middle EastSupply. Ford, Molson Coors, and Keurig Dr Pepper are absorbing rising costs, andWall Streetsees no near-term relief.Key HighlightsAluminum on the LME has risen approximately 19% year-to-date in 2026, touching its …

Gold prices climbed sharply to $4,570 per ounce on Tuesday, staging a strong rebound after hitting a more than one-month low in the previous session, as investors sought refuge in the precious metal amid a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. The …

Lithium carbonate prices in China have surpassed CNY 175,000 per tonne in May, extending a remarkable 50% rally since the start of the year and approaching levels not seen since 2023. The surge marks a decisive turning point for a market that spent much …

Copper futures in the United States rose to over $5.95 per pound on Tuesday, reaching their highest level in a week, as energy prices pulled back from recent peaks and investors reassessed the near-term demand destruction risks that had been weighing on industrial metals. …

U.S. natural gas futures fell below $2.80 per MMBtu this week as a confluence of bearish near-term factors overwhelmed the market, pushing prices to levels that are testing the patience of domestic producers and raising fresh questions about the timeline for a meaningful recovery. …