Commodities Analysis & Opinion

When I wrote my last analysis on May 4, 2023, gold bugs were not prepared to believe that gold prices were about to take a breather. However, that day marked the initial sign of an impending rapid...

Saudi energy minister threatens more output cuts and pain for short-sellers Market takes caution in stride though prices surge on U.S. weekly consumption Supply-balance imbalance could tip prices the...

Natural Gas prices began this week with a drop, losing over 5% and trading for $2.5537/mmBtu. Last week was dominated by news of weak supply and low storage levels. But a bearish sentiment has taken...

FCOJ entrenches position in club of double-digit commodity annual gainers Orange juice up 29% on the year, could finish May in the black after 2 months of losses Rabobank says sans overproduction in...

US debt crisis rolls on as Biden, McCarthy hold to their positions Gold, oil soft in Monday’s Asian trade on wavering headlines for a likely debt deal Fed remarks parsed as well for potential...

Since my last analysis on May 19, 2023, scorching weather conditions have increased cooling demand and triggered a surge in long buying.On May 20, Reuters reported Alberta is on high alert for...

First, let me get this in print up front; the gold price (like most/all markets) is manipulated in different ways. It can be talked down, it can be subject to paper buying/selling that does not bear...

100-bcf storage builds are likely here; last week’s rise could last 2 more weeks Gas bulls say trade is deceived by current output/ demand that could change Technical charts show next target for...

Gold’s closing streak above $2,000 short-circuited by dollar, Treasuries But a study of trading charts show gold’s upside probably chipped, not broken Spot gold should not close below...

Global gas markets are slowly rebalancing, but Russian gas supplies to Europe are expected to remain limited until 2023.In 2022, European and global gas markets faced a sharp reduction in gas supplies...

Dept of Energy says initial purchase for SPR will be 3 million barrels Dept. says it has intent to buy more later in the year but provides no schedule Analysts say crude prices will decide on...

Approximately 12 years ago, I wrote my first public market prognostication and it was focused on gold. At the time, gold was enjoying a parabolic rally, and the discussion amongst the general public...

If WTI regains mojo, it could move towards $75; if not test of $60 support open Gold only needs to stay above $2,000 to keep alive chance of a new record high Fed Chair Powell, a slew of central bank...

Chinese inflation remains weak, raising concerns about the economic rebound Price stagnation and falling prices in China indicate deflation Copper could continue to head lower as demand in China hits...