Commodities Analysis & Opinion

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,...

Inventories of base metals and steel increased in China over the last week, reflecting slower demand and ample supply in the short termMetals – Global Steel Output FallsSteel inventories at...

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,...

US natural gas prices jumped this morning as a major shale driller announced production cuts for the year. In metals, aluminium surged on speculation the White House is planning fresh sanctions on...

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...

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...

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...

Oil prices closed marginally lower yesterday. However, gasoil cracks remain firm, suggesting a tight middle distillate market. Natural gas prices came under pressure on the back of forecasts for...

Gold has been trading in a narrow range so far this year amid a lack of clarity surrounding the timing of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy easing cycle. Higher borrowing costs are typically...

Gold prices have remained stable despite a hawkish Fed. Meanwhile, silver price forecasts for this year are anticipating a big spike in demand. So, will grey metal be a better option for precious...

Crude oil starts the week on a subdued note after recent volatility tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Middle East tensions continue to influence oil prices significantly, overshadowing other...

The oil market rallied as hopes of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas fadeEnergy - Oil Rallies as Hopes of a Cease-Fire DisappearOil markets rallied yesterday with ICE (NYSE:ICE) Brent settling a...