Commodity Analysis & Comment

Speculation is growing about the Fed's decision on halting rate hikes, with a potential pause in June The Fed's upcoming FOMC meeting will be closely watched for signals of future policy actions The...

The potential for a tenth Fed rate hike weighs across markets US jobs data forecast to be weaker but could again surprise to upside If dollar spurts on the combination of the two, oil and gold will be...

The movements of natural gas in April 2023 indicate that the price reversal is still intact. The havoc caused by the storms is likely to push natural gas prices upward due to fears of supply...

Wheat down 7th straight month in April, losing more than 30% since Sept Front-month on CBOT eyes close below $6.30/bushel vs Sept close above $9.20 Wheat weakened by massive oncoming Russian,...

After a wobbly Thursday, natural gas futures look ready for a wild price swing before this week's close, as surging uncertainty over the near-term direction could push prices back to fill the weekly...

OPEC+ voluntary production cuts failed to counter economic concerns, as prices dropped back down after initial increase China's weak oil demand in Q1 2023 raises concerns about global demand and...

The past two years have seen headlines dogged by inflation and the Federal Reserve’s fight to end inflation.That fight has seen the Federal Reserve raise interest rates over and over...

Yesterday’s risk-off move dragged commodities lower. And with little in the way of oil-related releases this week, oil price direction is likely to continue to be dictated by external...

Inflation concerns peaked last year when agriculture and oil prices peaked.This year has seen inflation fears subside as key price inputs fall. BUT investors should not be complacent. Inflation risks...

The commodities complex came under pressure yesterday with a stronger USD weighing on markets. Demand also remains a key concern for the oil market, while for grain markets, a resumption of Black Sea...

Russia over-delivered on its promise to cut March production by 500,000 bpd, cutting it by 700,000 bpd instead. Despite the production cut, Russia’s crude oil and petroleum products exports rose...

Fund managers cut net shorts on gas for sixth time in seven weeks Front-month gas hits more than 3-week high before dropping back this week  Seasonal buying, strong LNG exports, and lower output...

Movements by natural gas futures in the first three trading sessions indicate wild price swings are likely with swings in national demand between light and moderate.According to natgasweather.com...

Last week, the Treasury Department revealed that the federal deficit hit $1.1 trillion in the first half of the fiscal year ending in March, $432 billion larger than the same period a year earlier....