America News Agency

While commodity markets saw movements in different directions during the day, gains in energy products and declines in precious metals stood out.

Gold prices fell by 0.89% to 4,775.20, while silver declined by 1.03% to 75.647. In contrast, copper prices rose by 0.67% to 5.7940.

On the energy side, crude oil (WTI) rose by 0.71% to $98.56, while Brent crude traded at $96.75 with an increase of 0.87%. Heating oil also recorded one of the strongest gains, rising by 1.47%. RBOB gasoline prices increased by 0.57%. Natural gas prices remained flat at 2.671.

Limited gains were seen in agricultural commodities. U.S. soybean prices rose by 0.37%, while wheat prices posted a limited increase of 0.02%.

Overall, the upward trend in energy and some industrial commodities drew attention, while selling pressure in precious metals continued.