Commodity market

Japan, France agree rare earths deal to cut China reliance, NHK reports

The deal comes as Japan and Western governments and manufacturers are seeking to build rare earths supply chains independent of China

Middle East aluminium makers suffer damage from Iranian attacks

Aluminium is a critical component in solar panels, electrical transmission systems, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles.

Hong Kong woos central banks in bid to become gold trading hub: Sources

Hong Kong is targetting countries already engaged in Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative to supply the institutional clout needed to position it as an alternative centre to London.

Golden opportunity for S’pore jeweller Goldheart at high-traffic Orchard Road mall 313@somerset

The opening of the store comes at an opportune time where a gold rush has surged amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Gold set for worst week in 6 years as Iran war curbs rate-cut bets

Bullion traded near US$4,650 an ounce on March 20, down about 7 per cent this week, the most since March 2020.

Gold-buying trend takes hold in Singapore

Bullion dealers, jewellers and pawnshops in Singapore said gold buying has surged amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts.

IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow immediately in Asia

A man fills up a petrol can at a petrol station in Seoul, South Korea, March 9, 2026.

Aluminium’s surge propels Chinese tycoon to $61 billion fortune

The metal rose to the highest in almost four years on March 9.

Singapore stocks, gold extend slide as Middle East crisis deepens

Crisis management for S’pore banks, fund managers in Dubai as conflict sparks anxiety among clients

The Business Bay financial district of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on March 4.

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