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WTI oil pushed to fresh highs after Yemen’s Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi energy and transport targets, lifting the geopolitical risk premium across crude markets. Natural gas moved lower as mild weather forecasts weighed on demand expectations, while Brent continued to challenge a key resistance zone.

Gold is trading near $4,160 an ounce while Bitcoin has recovered to around $83,650 after a sharp selloff. Safe-haven demand, Middle East tensions, ETF flows and interest-rate expectations are shaping the next move for both assets.

Gold traded near $4,160 while silver hovered near $59 as markets waited for the US CPI release and assessed the risk of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Technical traders are watching $4,250 in gold and $55 in silver as near-term levels that could define the next directional move.

Oil prices are trying to stabilize after a sharp pullback, with Brent near $104 and WTI around $90 as stronger Middle East exports ease immediate supply concerns. Traders remain focused on Yemen-related risks, unresolved US and Iran talks, and key technical levels at $87 for WTI and $99 to $100 for Brent.

Oil prices are attempting to stabilize after several days of losses, with WTI trading near $96.70 and Brent near $101.80. Traders are weighing hopes for possible U.S.-Iran talks against fresh disruption risks tied to Saudi Arabia and Libya.

Crude oil futures weakened as Saudi export flows through Hormuz appeared to recover, easing part of the geopolitical premium. Diesel tightness, refinery outages and unresolved regional risks continue to limit how far sellers can push the correction.

Gold, oil and the USD Index are entering a decisive stretch as technical signals, month-end behavior and Federal Reserve messaging converge. Energy traders are also weighing severe Strait of Hormuz disruption risks against a recent oil pullback tied to a bombing pause and negotiations.

Gold, oil and the USD Index are moving through a tense stretch where technical signals are clashing with headline-driven narratives. Market participants are watching the Federal Reserve, Strait of Hormuz developments and month-end dollar behavior for signs of the next major turn.

WTI and Brent begin the week with traders focused on whether supply risk around Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Saudi export infrastructure can keep the crude rally alive. Alternative barrels are getting more expensive as refiners chase supplies outside the Middle East while diplomacy competes with continued military escalation.