On Tuesday, October 26, the commodities markets were mixed, with precious metals and energy prices showing modest gains while natural gas slipped.
**Gold** traded at $4,007.73 per ounce, up $12.10 or 0.30% from the previous close, reflecting a steady demand for safe‑haven assets.
**Silver** was slightly lower, at $53.895 per ounce, down $0.054 or 0.10%.
In the energy sector, **WTI crude** settled at $101.21 per barrel, a decline of $2.06 or 1.99%, while **Brent crude** fell to $109.94, down $1.76 or 1.58%.
**Copper** edged higher to $6.5008 per pound, up $0.0008 or 0.01%. **Aluminum** posted a stronger gain, reaching $3,047.30 per ton, up $37.85 or 1.26%.
**Natural gas** slipped to $2.987 per million British thermal units, a drop of $0.063 or 2.07%.
These movements highlight the ongoing volatility in commodity markets as investors weigh inflationary pressures, supply chain constraints, and geopolitical developments.
