Commodities Analysis & Opinion

On analysis of the moves by the gold futures during the last three weeks, I find that the bulls look not confident enough to hold the heights tested last Friday.Undoubtedly, the gold futures found...

World record corn harvests have led to a decline in prices. Meanwhile, soybean prices are approaching 2021 lows. Ukraine and Russia's pricing advantage gives them an edge in the global wheat...

Since I wrote my last analysis, Gold bulls tried hard to strengthen their position after last Friday’s bumpy move by the gold futures, hitting a high at $2053, continued to remain in a tight...

Overcapacity and continued expansion in the smelting industry in China have led to a steep fall in copper treatment charges. Meanwhile, exchange inventories for copper continued to rise, putting...

Back in August, I wrote an article called Gold: The Anti-Bubble.The point being that if you want to consider an asset to be sound value in a world of ongoing plays boosted by inflationary policy,...

Inventories of base metals and steel increased in China over the last week, reflecting slower demand and ample supply in the short termMetals – Global Steel Output FallsSteel inventories at...

Demand for natural gas in Europe is falling, and a peak in LNG prices is on the horizon. Warmer-than-expected winter, and increased supply diversification favor price declines as well. As a result,...

US natural gas prices jumped this morning as a major shale driller announced production cuts for the year. In metals, aluminium surged on speculation the White House is planning fresh sanctions on...

Crude oil prices started the week lower, but a bullish breakout is still possible given recent positive trends. Traders will watch China's return, Nvidia's earnings, and Thursday's PMI data for oil...

It’s been a rough go for natural gas prices.Even with elevated inflation numbers, natural gas is still in crash mode. Today’s Natural Gas chart highlights the crash in prices. Natty has...

After analysis of the movements by the gold futures since Feb. 2, 2024, I find that the big bears finally attacked on Feb. 13, 2024.This fall was evident enough to keep the trend downward for a long...

Yesterday’s stronger-than-expected US CPI print put significant pressure on gold, while oil managed to edge higher with signs of some tightening in the marketEnergy - OPEC Continues to Expect...

Oil prices closed marginally lower yesterday. However, gasoil cracks remain firm, suggesting a tight middle distillate market. Natural gas prices came under pressure on the back of forecasts for...

Gold has been trading in a narrow range so far this year amid a lack of clarity surrounding the timing of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy easing cycle. Higher borrowing costs are typically...