Commodities

Source intel on energy, metals, and raw materials markets – plus more

Real yields, flows, and geopolitics: What’s driving gold now
  • 20 hours ago

Short-term gold forecasts have been revised downward, reflecting the repricing of Federal Reserve expectations and the rise in short- and long-term interest rates observed in recent weeks.

The week in markets: Temperatures are rising, and so are markets
  • 20 hours ago

In a strong week for markets, with record equity highs and falling bond yields, driven by lower oil prices and improving inflation signals, optimism is building but it's still not secure.

Market Flash: Hormuz calms down and AI runs riot
  • 20 hours ago

•    Diplomatic progress between the US and Iran has eased geopolitical concerns, pushing oil prices back below $100 a barrel and propelling the S&P 500 to a record high. •    US GDP figures for th...

Sustainable investing: Power, compute and capital – inside the AI infrastructure supercycle
  • 28 May 2026

AI is simultaneously reshaping the economy, sustainability frameworks and portfolio construction. Discover how active investors are navigating disruption, carbon intensity and durable opportunity i...

Eurozone outlook darkens amid energy crunch
  • 28 May 2026

Higher energy prices are squeezing growth and forcing the ECB’s hand.

Energy Shocks, Rising Yields, and the Case for Bonds
  • 28 May 2026

Are bonds a good investment right now? Group CIO Dan Ivascyn explains why elevated yields are creating compelling opportunities across global markets, and how investors can navigate a shifting cred...

Harnessing the Power of Multiple Factors: Inside the S&P 500 Quality, Value & Momentum Multi-Factor Index
  • 28 May 2026

Single-factor indices have historically outperformed over the long term, but their performance tends to be cyclical, varying with macroeconomic conditions. This has driven demand for multi-factor i...

Payment on delivery: Execution is key to returns in European infrastructure
  • 27 May 2026

In 2026, a lot of capital is chasing few genuinely deliverable infrastructure assets, while geopolitical turmoil is reshaping energy markets. Darryl Murphy, head of infrastructure, delves into what...

How AI Is Changing the Landscape for Insurers
  • 27 May 2026

As AI’s pace of change accelerates, insurers must adapt their businesses and investments. AI is reshaping the outlook for insurers as both risk carriers and investors. At AB’s April 2026 Rethinkin...