Commodities Analysis & Opinion

Crude oil's dramatic surge, predating OPEC+'s supply cut extension, hints at a week filled with potential market volatility. On the macro front, the week is brimming with impactful data releases and...

On analysis of the moves by the gold futures during the last three weeks, I find that the bulls look not confident enough to hold the heights tested last Friday.Undoubtedly, the gold futures found...

World record corn harvests have led to a decline in prices. Meanwhile, soybean prices are approaching 2021 lows. Ukraine and Russia's pricing advantage gives them an edge in the global wheat...

Since I wrote my last analysis, Gold bulls tried hard to strengthen their position after last Friday’s bumpy move by the gold futures, hitting a high at $2053, continued to remain in a tight...

Overcapacity and continued expansion in the smelting industry in China have led to a steep fall in copper treatment charges. Meanwhile, exchange inventories for copper continued to rise, putting...

Back in August, I wrote an article called Gold: The Anti-Bubble.The point being that if you want to consider an asset to be sound value in a world of ongoing plays boosted by inflationary policy,...

US crude oil inventories increased for a fourth consecutive week pushing stocks closer to five-year average levels as domestic demand remains soft. Meanwhile, US natural gas inventory withdrawals...

Demand for natural gas in Europe is falling, and a peak in LNG prices is on the horizon. Warmer-than-expected winter, and increased supply diversification favor price declines as well. As a result,...

On analysis of the movements of the gold futures since the last weekly closing on Feb.16, I find a lack of enthusiasm among the bulls, as the limited trading range on Monday confirms the persistence...

Crude oil prices started the week lower, but a bullish breakout is still possible given recent positive trends. Traders will watch China's return, Nvidia's earnings, and Thursday's PMI data for oil...

It’s been a rough go for natural gas prices.Even with elevated inflation numbers, natural gas is still in crash mode. Today’s Natural Gas chart highlights the crash in prices. Natty has...

Gold prices increased slightly on Friday to over $2,000 an ounce after recent volatility, but analysts say continued recovery is unlikely.Gold Sees Increased Volatility, Surges Above $2,000In the last...

After analysis of the movements by the gold futures since Feb. 2, 2024, I find that the big bears finally attacked on Feb. 13, 2024.This fall was evident enough to keep the trend downward for a long...

Yesterday’s stronger-than-expected US CPI print put significant pressure on gold, while oil managed to edge higher with signs of some tightening in the marketEnergy - OPEC Continues to Expect...