Commodity Analysis & Comment

Natural gas futures have managed to consistently stay above last week's high this week, even in the face of significant selling pressure owing to the absence of weather-induced demand.Thursday’s...

With Alberta blazes under control, U.S. gas supply seen steadying, bears say Bulls think wildfire disruptions to Canada gas flows will have lasting U.S. impact Weekly storage build at 108 bcf; gas...

G7 price cap policy faces challenges as oil market shifts Lack of enforcement undermines effectiveness of price cap policy on Russian oil prices New revenue streams and increased taxes limit the...

There’s so much uncertainty today that I think the markets are uncertain about being uncertain.I know gold is sure trading like it. With so much uncertainty in the world today, it’s not...

When I wrote my last analysis on May 4, 2023, gold bugs were not prepared to believe that gold prices were about to take a breather. However, that day marked the initial sign of an impending rapid...

Saudi energy minister threatens more output cuts and pain for short-sellers Market takes caution in stride though prices surge on U.S. weekly consumption Supply-balance imbalance could tip prices the...

US debt crisis rolls on as Biden, McCarthy hold to their positions Gold, oil soft in Monday’s Asian trade on wavering headlines for a likely debt deal Fed remarks parsed as well for potential...

Since my last analysis on May 19, 2023, scorching weather conditions have increased cooling demand and triggered a surge in long buying.On May 20, Reuters reported Alberta is on high alert for...

First, let me get this in print up front; the gold price (like most/all markets) is manipulated in different ways. It can be talked down, it can be subject to paper buying/selling that does not bear...

100-bcf storage builds are likely here; last week’s rise could last 2 more weeks Gas bulls say trade is deceived by current output/ demand that could change Technical charts show next target for...

G7 leaders to discuss new sanctions targeting Russia's oil and gas sector, potentially impacting global oil prices. Germany advocates for increased public investment in natural gas production,...

Gold’s closing streak above $2,000 short-circuited by dollar, Treasuries But a study of trading charts show gold’s upside probably chipped, not broken Spot gold should not close below...

Dept of Energy says initial purchase for SPR will be 3 million barrels Dept. says it has intent to buy more later in the year but provides no schedule Analysts say crude prices will decide on...

Approximately 12 years ago, I wrote my first public market prognostication and it was focused on gold. At the time, gold was enjoying a parabolic rally, and the discussion amongst the general public...