Tale of Two Markets: Precious Metals Soar as Agriculture and Energy Lag The first half of 2025 delivered a tale of two markets across the commodity complex, with precious metals and baseRead More…
2024 Commodity Markets: Precious Metals and Agricultural Commodities Produce Standout Performance The commodity markets in 2024 exhibited significant volatility, characterized by notable divergences across different sectors. The year was marked by record-breakingRead More…
Geopolitics, Weather, and Economic Forces Drive Mixed Commodity Performance As we move through 2024, the global commodities market continues to experience significant volatility, driven by a complex interplay of economic, geopolitical, andRead More…
Global Commodities Market Performance and Growth Trends in 2023 Lacklustre demand and ample and, in some cases, oversupply meant it was a tough year for the lion’s share of the commodity basketRead More…
Recession Concerns Undermine Commodity Markets in First Half Ongoing fears of a recession, which has yet to come, cast a pall over commodity markets during the first half of the year, withRead More…
It was a year of two halves for commodity markets. The Russia-Ukraine war dominated the markets during the year’s first half, and macroeconomic factors were the driving force in the second half.Read More…
Financial markets had their worst year since 2008, with equities and bonds ending deep in the red and shedding some $30 trillion in 2022. In the US, the S&P 500 ended almostRead More…
The battle against inflation remains the global financial markets’ primary concern. Although there are some signs of inflation easing, namely in commodity and food prices, core inflation remains high, and there’s evidenceRead More…
Russia’s war with the Ukraine saw the onset of a commodity price crisis during the first half of the year, with prices of oil, gas, and agricultural goods, in particular, soaring andRead More…
Surging demand, supply logjams, and adverse, or unusual, climate conditions in certain regions saw commodity prices put in their best performance since they bounced back from the 2008 financial crisis. The surprisingRead More…