World Bank warns of growing geopolitical commodity shocks, beyond oil crisis

Gold – In the Shadow of the Oil Price Shock

Gold – In the Shadow of the Oil Price Shock While the market digests recent excesses, the underlying case for gold—as a hedge against debt, fragmentation, and geopolitical risk—continues to strengthen. Florian Grummes Thu, 05/07/2026

Geopolitical Tensions Push Oil Trading Higher in Q1, easyMarkets Reports

Limassol, Cyprus - May 2026, Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty across global energy markets drove a sharp increase in oil trading activity during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest Market Recap from easyMarkets. While gold remained the platform’s most traded instrument overall, crude oil emerged as one of the fastest-growing asset classes as traders responded to heightened volatility across commodity markets. Following the ex…

World Bank warns of growing geopolitical commodity shocks, beyond oil crisis

Increasing geopolitical risk, despite the market resilience displayed so far, is weakening the global order