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WTI and Brent recovered after a brief pullback tied to mediation headlines involving Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. Traders are watching Gulf supply risk, API inventory draws and key technical levels as the next government inventory report approaches.

U.S. stock indexes moved higher as traders continued to favor technology shares and shrugged off another jump in Treasury yields. The S&P 500 broke above nearby resistance, while the Nasdaq pushed past 31,000 and the Dow Jones rebounded from multi-week lows.

Oil markets weakened as traders assessed signs that crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz are improving and Saudi Aramco cut prices for Asian buyers. Natural gas extended its rebound despite low demand, with attention fixed on resistance at $3.00 to $3.05.

Gold rose about $33 near $4,196 even as the USD Index traded above Thursday’s high near 102.5 in Asia. FXCOINZ finds the move reflects Europe-driven dollar strength, easing oil pressure, and a rebound in gold after a 3.6 percent weekly decline.

Gold is trading higher near $4,196 even as the USD Index climbs above Thursday’s high near 102.5, creating an unusual alignment that has drawn attention across precious metals markets. FXCOINZ market coverage points to Europe-driven dollar strength, lower oil, and long-term Treasury yields as the key forces behind the move.

WTI and Brent weakened as traders weighed diplomatic headlines, a sharp fall in gasoline futures and talk of a possible U.S. diesel export ban. Hormuz traffic remains deeply constrained, keeping a supply-risk floor under a market still testing key technical levels.

Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline restart has reduced a near-term crude supply constraint, although full restoration of flows is expected to take time. Natural gas remains the tighter market after QatarEnergy said attacks on Ras Laffan wiped out a significant share of LNG output.

Natural gas moved back above key near-term levels as traders weighed demand support against seasonal pressure. Oil prices weakened after Donald Trump said U.S. officials met Iranian counterparts, while Saudi pipeline restart expectations added pressure.

Saudi crude exports have improved as U.S. engagement with Iran eases fears of Middle East supply disruptions, helping balance return to oil markets. Natural gas remains exposed to Qatar supply disruptions, while WTI, Brent and NG traders watch key technical levels.

Gold is heading into the Federal Reserve decision with traders focused less on the headline and more on the close. Silver’s rebound, rising yield pressure, and oil supply disruptions are shaping a tense setup across precious metals and commodities.

Oil markets remain caught between recovering OPEC supply and constrained shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Technical traders are watching WTI above $81.92, Brent above $86.43, and natural gas near the $2.81 resistance zone.

Oil prices stayed near a one week high as weaker optimism over a US Iran peace agreement kept geopolitical risk priced into crude markets. WTI is testing higher resistance after nearing $82, while Brent remains above $90.50 as traders monitor Hormuz flows, refinery delays, and technical breakout levels.