Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) stock is trading higher on Wednesday, joining a broader rally among precious metals-related and commodity companies. The upward momentum comes amid shifting macroeconomic factors and geopolitical updates.

The Nasdaq is down 0.38% while the S&P 500 has shed 0.17%.

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Geopolitical Shifts Ease Energy Prices

On Wednesday morning, investors focused on a potential Middle East de-escalation, which helped ease energy costs. WTI crude oil futures dropped 5.4%, while Brent futures fell 4.6% to $94.9 per barrel. The drop followed optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran agreement that could restore shipping traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz.