Commodity Analysis & Comment

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...

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...

Although Copper isn’t the economic bellwether that it was 50 years ago, it is still an important barometer of economic activity.As you can see in today’s chart, Copper fell sharply into...

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...

In one swift move, gas futures are back at $3 after months of being trapped at mid $2 Chart-wise, front-month September gas signals potential to breach $3.50  Fundamental watchers say at $3, gas...

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...