Pimco’s commodity hedge fund has plunged about 17% so far this month as the war in Iran rattled oil prices and global markets, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The price of crude oil recently rose to more than $100 per barrel.

The world is witnessing a major escalation in the Middle East as a military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its second week. The operation, officially named ...

The Philippines is keeping a close watch on commodity prices as the country prepares to host the ASEAN Business Environment ...

Whether it is war, accidents at major mines, weather, trade disputes, political upheaval or power shortages, every large rise in the price of any commodity will have its own unique drivers. One reason ...

Geopolitical tensions have surged in recent years. While stock markets have mostly shrugged off risks, commodity markets have been rewired. US actions in Venezuela are the latest example of a new era ...

The commodities asset class comprises six sectors: energy, precious metals, base metals, grains and oilseeds, animal proteins, and soft commodities. After reaching pandemic-inspired lows in 2020, ...

Commodities, such as oil, gold, and agricultural products, are essential goods that are traded on global markets. They are often considered a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, as their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I analyze petroleum economics and energy policy. Economic literacy amongst politicians has never been high but it lately seems to ...

Global commodity dynamics in mid‑2025 point to a market undergoing fragmentation, not collapse. While the World Bank projects an overall 12% decline in the broad commodity price index this year (after ...

Hoarding involves buying large quantities of commodities to influence prices and profit from future increases. Learn how it affects markets and see real-world examples.