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Natural gas futures moved lower as milder weather forecasts weighed on demand expectations. WTI and Brent oil pulled back from session highs as traders weighed reports on possible U.S.-Iran sanctions relief against ongoing Middle East supply risks.

WTI and Brent started the week higher after diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz failed to deliver a clear breakthrough. Traders are now watching whether WTI can reclaim $95.18 and whether Brent can push through $99.20 as the market balances export recovery against shipping risk.

Natural gas is under pressure as traders expect milder weather to weigh on demand, with prices approaching key support. WTI and Brent are also losing ground as market participants price in the possibility of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations and improved flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil markets remain supported after a temporary U.S.-Iran agreement expired without fresh talks, leaving the Strait of Hormuz risk premium intact. Thin ship traffic through the waterway and stronger refined product margins are keeping sellers on the defensive.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones remain technically constructive as softer inflation and weak hiring reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Still, new drone tariffs, rising Treasury yields and a widening budget deficit could challenge the bullish outlook for U.S. equities.

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones remain supported by softer inflation and weaker job growth, which have eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Still, new drone tariffs, elevated Treasury yields and a widening budget deficit are adding fresh uncertainty to the bullish outlook.

Oil prices advanced as traders focused on rising tensions in the Middle East and showed limited confidence in a near-term U.S.-Iran deal. Natural gas slipped on profit-taking but continued to test a key resistance zone after rebounding from multi-month lows.

Gold and silver opened slightly higher as renewed US talks with Iran pushed oil prices sharply lower and eased some inflation concerns. Technical traders are watching whether gold can clear $4,200 and whether silver can break out of its $55 to $64 consolidation zone.

WTI Crude Oil eased after a sharp run from the $80 area toward nearly $92.50, as Middle East rhetoric cooled and traders reassessed risk. Monday’s open is set to test whether calmer conditions can hold or whether fresh headlines revive upside pressure.

USD/MXN remains in a tense short-term range as traders weigh Middle East escalation, cautious global sentiment and broad US Dollar demand. The pair is still in lower long-term territory, but recent upward pressure has put resistance back in focus for short-term currency traders.

The U.S. Dollar Index gained ground as traders reacted to geopolitical tension, a sharp rise in oil prices, and firmer Treasury yields. EUR/USD and GBP/USD weakened, USD/CAD hovered near support, and USD/JPY advanced toward the 162.50 area.

USD/MXN is holding inside a choppy technical range as traders weigh mixed forex sentiment, U.S. inflation concerns and geopolitical risk. Short-term price action remains vulnerable to sudden spikes as North American flows return to the market.

Bitcoin, ether, XRP and other major tokens showed only fractional daily moves after the U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iran and Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. With oil, stock and bond markets shut for the weekend, crypto is offering the first live read on the latest Middle East escalation.

Gold moved lower as rising Treasury yields outweighed a softer U.S. dollar and signs of easing geopolitical tension. Silver failed to hold momentum above a major level, while platinum continued to challenge resistance as traders weighed lower oil prices and industrial-demand expectations.

Bitcoin has eased after touching the $64,000 threshold, with renewed geopolitical uncertainty limiting upside momentum. On-chain data showing heavy short-term holder losses and continued whale accumulation suggests market participants are watching for a possible cycle-bottom formation near $60,000.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a major crypto rule proposal that could create temporary exemptions from securities registration for some digital asset activity. The initiative, known as Regulation Crypto, is positioned as a key step in the agency’s broader effort to clarify crypto fundraising, custody and tokenized securities rules.