London Wrap: Crude Extends Its Run as Oil Leads the Board

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:30:22 +0000

Energy did the heavy lifting into the London close. US crude added 1.81% to $85.90 and Brent rose 1.30% to $90.19, both extending a run that now stretches past 8% on the week and above 21% on the month.

Commodities and metals

The oil bid pulled the whole hard-asset complex higher. Silver climbed 1.45% to $59.69, up 7.43% over the week, and gold gained 1.22% to $4,130. Platinum lagged the pack but still finished up 0.63%.

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London Wrap: Crude Extends Its Run as Oil Leads the Board

Commodities and metals