Commodities: Silver soft (-2.1%) – August 1, 2026
The commodities session on August 1, 2026: precious metals averaged -1.4 %, energy and industrial commodities +0.2 %. Cyclical commodities outran metals – often a sign of growth optimism.
Commodities on the day
| Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| WTI crude | 84.67 | +1.29 % |
| Brent crude | 87.93 | +1.21 % |
| Gasoline | 3.1142 | -0.55 % |
| Heating oil | 4.0955 | -0.81 % |
| Copper | 6.4655 | -0.14 % |
| Gold | 4107 | -1.29 % |
| Silver | 57.786 | -2.09 % |
| Platinum | 1658.7 | -0.09 % |
| Palladium | 1281.4 | -2.05 % |
Gold is a traditional hedge, while crude oil and copper act as growth barometers. Prices from the respective futures markets.
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