Commodities

Commodities such as oil, natural gas, precious metals, agricultural products, and other raw materials play a vital role in the global economy. They are essential to a wide range of industries and can be influenced by supply and demand, geopolitical events, economic conditions, and global market trends.

During periods of economic or market uncertainty, certain commodities may also serve as potential hedging assets, offering investors another way to diversify portfolios and manage market risk.

Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
4 days ago

Saudi Crude Vanishes From U.S. Imports — Exposing America’s Heavy-Oil Problem

U.S. imports of Saudi crude have fallen 91%, but the drop says less about American oil consumption than about the type of crude U.S. refineries need.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
1 month ago

When a 28% Drop Doesn't Change the Story

Gold has fallen nearly 28% from its peak near $5,500 per ounce, returning to the critical $4,000 level.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
2 months ago

Gold's Rally Depends on a Fed Pivot. Deutsche Bank Isn't So Sure

Gold has spent the past two years climbing on a simple idea: the Federal Reserve is done tightening and rate cuts are only a matter of time.

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Victoria Bazir Victoria Bazir Commodities
2 months ago

What Growing U.S. Diesel Stockpiles Reveal About the Economy

Most consumers never pay attention to diesel inventories. Yet diesel remains one of the most closely watched fuels in the economy because it powers freight transportation, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and a significant share of industrial activity.

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Victoria Bazir Victoria Bazir Commodities
2 months ago

How Qatar's Economy Reflects the Reality of Global Energy Demand

The global conversation around energy is increasingly dominated by renewable power, net-zero targets, and decarbonization strategies. Yet a closer look at the numbers reveals a more complicated picture. While renewable energy continues to expand rapidly, fossil fuels remain the foundation of the modern economy.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
2 months ago

How Falling Oil Prices Could Quietly Support the Global Economy

A potential U.S.-Iran agreement has shifted attention back to oil markets.

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Marina Lyubimova Marina Lyubimova Commodities
2 months ago

Why 7 Million Barrels a Day From the Persian Gulf Still Matter

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently said that about 7 million barrels of oil per day are being exported from the Persian Gulf.

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Victoria Bazir Victoria Bazir Commodities
2 months ago

Gold Forecast Cuts Don't Always Signal a Trend Reversal

UBS has lowered its gold forecasts by $300–900 per ounce and reduced its year-end 2026 target from $5,900 to $5,500. The reason is not weaker demand for gold itself, but a shift in expectations around U.S. monetary policy.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
2 months ago

Oil Surges After Tehran Explosion Reports: What Investors Should Understand About Geopolitical Risk

Oil prices surged nearly 5% after Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran. Brent crude climbed above $97 as investors priced in rising Middle East geopolitical risks.

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Marina Lyubimova Marina Lyubimova Commodities
2 months ago

Falling Inventories Explain Why Every Oil Dip Gets Bought

WTI has rebounded toward $92, but the bigger story is happening in U.S. stockpiles. Commercial crude inventories have fallen by roughly 24 million barrels, helping explain why every move toward $90 continues to attract buyers despite ongoing growth concerns.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
2 months ago

Venezuela’s Oil Is Quietly Re-Entering America’s Energy System

Washington says 10 million barrels of Venezuelan oil have already reached the U.S. The volume itself is small, but the signal is larger: Venezuelan crude is quietly re-entering Western energy markets after years of sanctions, collapse and geopolitical isolation.

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Marina Lyubimova Marina Lyubimova Commodities
2 months ago

Gold’s Record Run Is Losing Momentum

Gold prices fell 2% to $4,411.99 per ounce on Tuesday, extending a pullback that is beginning to raise a more important question than the daily price move itself: has the metal's record-breaking rally started to run out of steam?

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
2 months ago

KGHM Copper Sales Rise 3.7% as Prices Stay Near Record Highs

KGHM sold 56,100 tonnes of copper in April, up 3.7% from a year earlier. The increase comes as copper prices trade near record highs and the market remains focused on long-term demand from electrification, power infrastructure, and data centers.

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Eseandre Mordi Eseandre Mordi Commodities
3 months ago

Natural Gas Is Signaling a New Phase of Market Weakness

U.S. natural gas futures are on track to post one of their largest annual declines since 2023. At the same time, storage injections are accelerating, reducing concerns about supply shortages and changing how traders view the market.

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Saad Ullah Saad Ullah Commodities
3 months ago

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Just Saw a Record Weekly Draw

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve just recorded its largest weekly drawdown on record as oil prices moved back toward $100 per barrel. The combination is raising concerns that emergency reserves are shrinking while energy markets remain structurally fragile.

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Usman Salis Usman Salis Commodities
3 months ago

Gold Is No Longer Trading Like a Fear Asset

Gold rallies are not unusual. What is unusual is the type of money now following the move.

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Saad Ullah Saad Ullah Commodities
3 months ago

The Quiet Commodity Behind the AI Boom Is Suddenly a Geopolitical Risk

Helium has long been treated as a niche industrial gas, but the AI infrastructure boom is quietly turning it into a strategic commodity. As hyperscale data centers expand and geopolitical tensions rise around Gulf export routes, one of the world’s least discussed supply chains is becoming increasingly fragile.

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Artem Voloskovets Artem Voloskovets Commodities
3 months ago

China’s Silver Buying Frenzy Could Be Reshaping the Entire Market

China may have just triggered one of the most important shifts in the silver market in years.

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Marina Lyubimova Marina Lyubimova Commodities
3 months ago

Gold Quietly Outperformed Most Major Currencies Since 2000

A new performance table from Incrementum’s IGWT Report is reigniting discussion around gold’s long-term role as a monetary hedge after the metal posted massive cumulative gains against nearly every major global currency since 2000.

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Victoria Bazir Victoria Bazir Commodities
3 months ago

Silver Price Tests $76 Resistance: Breakout or Bull Trap?

Silver price is testing a critical resistance zone after a sharp rebound from recent lows. The current setup suggests a decisive move is near, with traders watching for either a breakout confirmation or a potential bull trap.

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