Commodities Analysis & Opinion

Oil market expected to remain volatile in the coming week, influenced by economic data, China's economic challenges, and Federal Reserve statements at the Jackson Hole event. Evergrande's Chapter 15...

As many of you who follow my public articles likely know, I am an avid reader. And, from time to time, I will choose to read other public articles on various markets. I find it frustrating when...

U.S. crude production hits three-year highs for two weeks despite a 15% drop in drilling rigs. Improved production efficiency and technology advancements lead to higher output. Increasing U.S. crude...

The gold stock correction has been in play since GDX/HUI doubled topped in April-MayGold Stock Correction From a Seasonal ViewWe begin this article, which updates the gold stock correction. Below are...

Mid-$2 chokehold back with gas after spurt to $3 ends all too soon  Market could stay range-bound until winter brings a modest peak of $3.50 Tumbling rigs will not lead to a collapse in gas...

After muted US July CPI, stronger retail sales keep Fed in hawkish mode  Dollar Index charge above 103 could drive spot gold to as low as $1,846 If dollar slides goes well below 103 perch,...

Oil prices are above $80 after rallying for several weeks Bulls eye US retail sales, Fed minutes in a relatively data-light week After oil's winning streak, a pullback could be in the offing After a...

The world’s largest oil producing group says demand is steady and will get better through 2024. But the biggest exporter within the cartel is so afraid of lower prices for crude that it has to...

After a brush with $2,000 at the start of August, gold futures are back at their tiring mid-to-lower $1,900 range. Spot gold, more closely followed than futures by some traders, is emerging from a...

Silver down 8% over four weeks, at an inflection point now amid China slowdown China is world’s largest solar panel maker, with 430GW or more of solar capacity China slowdown, without doubt,...

US CPI, China inflation data both on tap this week, keeping markets on edge Crude rally could cause new inflation worry for Fed just as US jobs growth ease Fed, yearning for 2% US inflation, will...

Diesel could emerge as a new inflation worry for Fed Heating oil, a proxy for diesel, is up 28% over 6 weeks vs an 11% gain for gasoline Tight diesel stocks to blame, say bulls; some claim...

South-Central America is baking, power burns are off the charts Yet, gas prices are heading south, not north, as supply stays adequate  Front-month Sept gas on Henry Hub must clear $2.60 for...

Weakened auto outlook has weighed on PGMs this year, particularly palladium Since May, platinum and palladium have moved same way on dollar rebound To rebound, palladium has to cross first resistance...