Commodities Analysis & Opinion

Risk that forecasters would miss big again on gas storage for week to Aug 25  Front-month gas hits two-week high above $2.80, could scale  Unknown in Hurricane Idalia could keep market...

High forecasted harvest for corn has increased supply, putting prices under pressure Meanwhile, oat prices have been affected by drought in Spain Wheat production continues to remain at high...

Gold bugs anticipate the August non-farm payrolls to be the weakest in 2-½ years Historical trends show mixed reactions in gold prices to lackluster U.S. job data If the numbers do meet...

European natural gas prices rallied yesterday as the threat of strike action in the Australian LNG industry grew. This is after unions served a strike notice to Chevron (NYSE:CVX).Energy – A...

Chinese economic uncertainty keeps halting a copper rally The copper-to-gold ratio indicates a slowing global economy and decreasing demand for copper in the short term But despite short-term...

Dollar near 3-month highs, boosted by Fed’s Jackson Hole event Aug non-farm payrolls, consumer confidence, and Q2 GDP in focus this week Oil longs will also be counting on positive China...

Gold is not a risk asset, it is an insurance policy, and the gold mining industry will one day leverage that characteristicJust as a standard financial insurance policy is meant to only pay out when...

Precious metals have been a bit boring of late due to some sideways trading. But that boredom may come to an abrupt end shortly.Today’s chart takes a long-term view of Silver, highlighting a...

Summer heat isn’t giving up, not even in late August That could keep air-conditioning demand, power burns up next four to six weeks Hurricane season is also here, with potential for more storms...

The oil market continues to face headwinds, both on the macro front and on the back of expectations of supply increases. Meanwhile, the natural gas market could see further volatility over the coming...

Silver rallies 5 days in row, early departure from 5 weeks in red  Run-up predicated on continued industrial demand/dollar strength China slowdown could slow global industrial progress crucial...

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...