Frank Watson

Senior Metals Analyst

Frank’s experience covering the commodities markets spans 22 years, with a particular specialism in metals, carbon and energy markets. He has worked as a senior editor for S&P Global Commodity Insights (formerly Platts) and before this, at ICIS-LOR, a part of Reed Business Information (Reed Elsevier), where he covered the petrochemicals markets from 2003 to 2005.  Earlier in his career, Frank covered precious metals, base metals and energy markets, writing for AFX News (Agence France-Presse), the English-speaking financial arm of the French state-owned news agency, AFP. He produced daily precious and base metals market reports for AFX News, focused on key market movements and the factors shaping price evolution. He holds a BA in Graphic Design with Photography from the University of Wolverhampton and an MSC in Information Systems from the University of Sheffield. 

More from Frank

Gold and silver market analysis from a specialist in the metals, carbon and energy markets.

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Gold Price News: Gold…

Gold prices were little changed on Friday, broadly…

Posted 10th febrero 2025
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Silver prices put in a solid performance on…

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Gold Price News: Gold…

Gold prices set another all-time high on Tuesday,…

Posted 5th febrero 2025
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Silver Price News: Silver Edges Back From Seven-Week Highs

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Silver prices ultimately lost ground on Friday, as…

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Gold Price News: Gold…

Gold prices pushed higher on Friday, holding ground…

Posted 3rd febrero 2025
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Silver Price News: Silver Ticks Higher As Gold Posts Gains

Silver Price News: Silver…

Silver prices nudged higher on Tuesday, taking some…

Posted 29th enero 2025
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