Commodity Analysis & Comment

Previous week’s 32-bcf build, while small, is below 5-year average of 51 bcf  After weeks of huge misses on estimates, last week’s variance in data was smallest Analysts are calling...

India halts rice imports amid shortage concerns in the domestic market Cocoa prices surge due to weather and political factors Sugar prices are on the rise as reduced production expectations...

The oil market had largely expected the Saudis and Russians to extend supply cuts. What was unexpected was extending these cuts through until year-endEnergy – Saudi Extends CutsThe oil market...

Cocoa delivered 40% return to longs this year  Compounded gain for the 12-month rally is now above 55% Market looks overbought; Could fall to $3,000 though run up to $3,826 possible first As the...

Oil prices are nearing the $90 mark, with strong momentum suggesting a potential push to break this threshold. Despite the approaching fall season, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and OPEC are cutting...

Oil prices are on the move once again and oil traders are feeling fairly optimistic as the message from China is loud and clear which is that they are not going to leave anything that they will not...

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Saudi Arabia and Iran's diplomatic engagement signals closer ties. Iran's rising oil production challenges Saudi efforts to stabilize prices. Uncertainty looms as Iran's growing production and...

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...

Traders question the sudden surge in U.S. oil production reported by the EIA. The EIA's revised reporting method has raised production estimates, challenging industry expectations. U.S. oil exports...