Commentary
Coffee Makes Upside Progress Since Mid-October
Dec 02, 2019
The coffee futures market can be one of the most volatile markets in the world. The world’s leading producer and exporter of Arabica beans is Brazil. The weather conditions in the South American nation and the level of Brazil’s currency often... more
Crude Oil Keeps Bouncing As OPEC Prepares to Meet and Politics Loom Large
Nov 01, 2019
So far, in 2019, the price of nearby NYMEX crude oil futures has traded in a range from $44.35 to $66.60 per barrel. However, the low came at the very start of the year, and since the week of January 7, it has been at $50.52 per barrel.
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Third Quarter 2019 Overview and Q4 2019 Outlook
Oct 02, 2019
A strong dollar, escalating trade war between the US and China, and many other factors caused increased volatility in the commodities asset class over the third quarter of 2019. However, the overall performance of the sector was not all that... more
Gold and Silver - Bull Markets
Sep 03, 2019
With fear and uncertainty mounting over the prospects of a global recession, interest rates have been falling. Even though the dollar index is in a bull market trend, the price action in the gold and silver market was explosive in August.
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Gold Sends a Signal To All Currency Markets
Aug 01, 2019
Gold has a long history as a currency. The yellow metal has been a store of value for thousands of years. Gold is both a financial and an industrial commodity. Central banks around the world hold the yellow metal as part of their foreign currency... more
Q2 Winners and Losers in Commodities and a Look Ahead to Q3
Jun 30, 2019
The dollar index moved lower by 1.22% in the second quarter of 2019, but the commodities asset class posted a loss in Q2. Two of the six major sectors posted gains while four moved to the downside. The composite of 29 raw material markets that... more
Commodities Will Be Watching Three Events in June
Jun 03, 2019
Commodities are global assets. Raw material production is a local affair as minerals, ores, metals, and energy output comes from parts of the world where the earth's crust is rich in resources. When it comes to agricultural commodities, soil... more
Three Reasons Why Volatility May Return to the Oil Market
Apr 20, 2019
Crude oil is the energy commodity that powers the world. Over the past six months, the international oil market provided a rollercoaster of volatility for market participants. A ride to the downside from October through December last year... more
Q1 2019 Winners and Losers in Commodities and a Look Ahead to Q2 2019
Apr 01, 2019
The dollar index moved higher by 1.16% in the first quarter of 2019, but the commodities asset class posted a gain over the first three months of the quarter that ended on March 29. Two of the six major sectors posted losses while four moved to... more
A February to Remember For Copper And Gold
Mar 01, 2019
February 2019 was an excellent month for the prices of two high-profile metals that trade on the futures exchanges. Gold is a metal that has many roles. The yellow metal is a go-to favorite when it comes to jewelry, and its resistance to heat and... more