Latest Commodities & Metals Insights
Delve into the complex world of precious metals, exploring topics such as market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and the role of precious metals in an investment portfolio. Whether you're an investor or simply interested in understanding the commodities and the precious metal market, our articles provide valuable insights into this fascinating and dynamic field.
Commodities & metals · 26 Mar 2026
Gold turbulence
This month, gold prices have experienced a sharp decline after reaching record highs earlier this year. While short-term market forces have weighed on the precious metal, gold’s long-term appeal remains supported by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and economic shifts.
Commodities & metals · 22 Jun 2023
Don’t write off gold
Despite short-term price weakness, gold’s longer-term prospects remain untarnished.
Commodities & metals · 14 Feb 2023
The curious case of official gold demand
Find out why demand for the precious metal has increased exponentially last year.
Commodities & metals · 29 Dec 2022
Our 2023 outlook for precious metals
Silver could perform stronger than gold next year, while platinum could outpace palladium.
Commodities & metals · 03 Dec 2022
Our forecast for oil prices in 2023
After temporary weakness, we expect prices to increase again as the year progresses.
Commodities & metals · 30 Sep 2022
Energy crisis: how will Europe cope?
The next six months look tough, but a bigger test awaits further out.
Commodities & metals · 07 Sep 2022
Switzerland’s energy vulnerability
Dependence on Russian gas imports and storage capacity issues could make for a hard winter.
Commodities & metals · 18 Jul 2022
Precious metals - Outshined by the Fed
Precious metals have been hit hard by an ever hawkish Fed, high interest rates and a strong US dollar.
Commodities & metals · 14 Apr 2022
Gold: ETF demand to the rescue!
Gold has proved quite resilient to the rise in US real rates and could maintain its attractions over the medium term.
Commodities & metals · 04 Mar 2022
Surge in energy prices delays expected peak in inflation
Europe in particular is vulnerable to the impact of the Ukrainian conflict on commodity prices.
Commodities & metals · 10 Dec 2021
Gold and silver face near-term hurdles
Rising rates are likely to take a toll on investment demand for gold and silver in the coming months, but longer term the outlook looks brighter.
