Three warning signs that silver might drop further, according to a leading commodities expert
Silver Faces Potential Further Declines After Recent Plunge Silver experienced a significant drop on Friday, with indications that traders should remain cautious, as the pressure may not have lifted. Jeffrey Christian, a veteran commodity analyst and managing director at CPM Group, shared his insights on the market. A mix of economic forces and investor enthusiasm […]
Silver stands out in the 2025 global market while soft commodities and oil fall behind.
SINGAPORE, Dec 31 In the world of commodities, precious metals have really stood out this year. Silver has outdone most major stock indices and currencies, while gold reached new heights due to ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Industrial metals also experienced significant gains in 2025, with copper soaring to record levels. On the other hand, […]
Commodities End Lower on December 12, 2025
Market Update As the market closed, March corn closed down by 5¾ cents, settling at $4.40 per bushel. January soybeans experienced a drop of 16¾ cents, bringing the price to $10.76¾ per bushel. “There was a lot of selling pressure in the commodities market, and trading remained weak,” remarked Jamie Kohake, a senior risk manager […]
China’s key commodities reveal insights about prices and supplies
China’s Commodity Imports Show Mixed Signals in November LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 8 – In November, China’s commodity imports presented a mixed picture. While crude oil and iron ore demand remained robust, imports of copper and coal appeared to slow down. Such varied results complicate any straightforward narrative regarding the demand from the world’s largest importer […]
Could Silver and Copper Drive the Next Stage of the Commodities Supercycle?
Value-Oriented Traders Find Rare Asymmetry For those focused on value, there’s a unique opportunity here: lower prices alongside potentially unlimited gains. Silver and copper have evolved beyond mere industrial materials; they are now recognized as strategic assets. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Interior has categorized them as critical minerals, a designation often leading to […]
CME technical issue affects foreign exchange, commodities, and stock futures
SINGAPORE/LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters) There has been a significant outage at CME Group, the world’s largest currency operator, which has impacted its currency platforms and halted futures trading in various sectors, including foreign exchange, commodities, government bonds, and stocks. As a result, some benchmarks are currently inaccessible, leading brokers to withdraw certain products from the […]
Strategy chief to depart Trafigura in recent high-level exit from commodities firm
Trafigura’s Strategic Changes: Departure of Julien Rolland Julien Rolland, who has been with Trafigura for nearly two decades, is preparing to leave the company. His exit is part of a broader shift as new CEO Richard Holtum starts implementing his vision. Rolland has played a crucial role in the company’s investment strategies, particularly in renewable […]
Commodities or Gold: Which Offers Better Protection Against Inflation?
Gold as an Inflation Hedge: A Closer Look Gold often wears the badge of being a reliable inflation hedge, and enthusiasts frequently point out its ability to maintain value over time. There’s a bit of folklore that suggests an ounce of gold could be roughly equated to the price of a quality men’s suit, which […]
Commodities End the Day on a High Note | Friday, June 6, 2025
Market Update At the close, corn saw a slight uptick, gaining 3 cents in July to reach $4.42½ per bushel. In July, soybeans climbed by 5½¢, settling at $10.57¼ per bushel. A commentary from Don Roose, president of US goods, noted that “we eliminated the risk premium as planting and crop conditions looked good. This […]
Gold price might have reached its high point at $3,500 for the time being, according to BofA commodities head.
The May edition of Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey indicated that 45% of investors now view investment assets as “overvalued.” This marks a notable increase from the 34% noted in April, coinciding with a rise in gold prices to record levels. This growing skepticism among investors mirrors the perspective of BOFA experts, including […]