Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven't gone away:  Andy Home

Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven't gone away: Andy Home

LONDON -Investors lost faith in tin's bull narrative towards the end of 2024, slashing bets on a further rally and helping crash the price.  Tin had been the star performer among the...
January 16, 2025 at 06:59 pm EST
Sanctions Will Be Wait-and-See Under Trump:  Ed Morse

Sanctions Will Be Wait-and-See Under Trump: Ed Morse

-- Hartree Partners Senior Adviser Edward Morse discusses the outlook for energy prices under the Trump administration on Bloomberg The Close. ...
January 16, 2025 at 04:48 pm EST
IEA Trims Oil-Demand Outlook, But Still Expects Stronger Growth This Year

IEA Trims Oil-Demand Outlook, But Still Expects Stronger Growth This Year

By Giulia Petroni The International Energy Agency slightly lowered this year's global oil-demand outlook, but said it still expects growth to accelerate on lower prices and an improving economic...
January 15, 2025 at 04:22 am EST
Thai rice fields transform into murals inspired by 2024 floods

Thai rice fields transform into murals inspired by 2024 floods

STORY: :: A Thai farmer transforms rice fields into vibrant murals inspired by recent floods :: January 11, 2025 :: Ban Khon Sung, Thailand :: Tanyapong...
January 13, 2025 at 08:41 am EST
Farmers see difficult business situation in 2025

Farmers see difficult business situation in 2025

Farmers are facing a persistently difficult business situation at the start of the year. The engine continues to splutter, unfortunately that is the case, said Joachim Rukwied, President of the German...
January 11, 2025 at 05:23 am EST
Citigroup Raises Its 1Q Target Price for Brent Crude to $71/bbl -- OPIS

Citigroup Raises Its 1Q Target Price for Brent Crude to $71/bbl -- OPIS

Citigroup commodity analysts on Thursday boosted their outlook for first-quarter Brent crude prices $71/bbl from $65/bbl earlier. While the analysts maintained a bearish price outlook for the...
January 09, 2025 at 01:25 pm EST
China accelerates efforts to boost crop yields, ensure food security

China accelerates efforts to boost crop yields, ensure food security

China will accelerate the breeding of new soybean and corn varieties and prioritize yield improvements for key grains and oil crops, as part of broad efforts to ensure food security, the agriculture...
January 08, 2025 at 10:45 pm EST
Commodities:  Corn hits 6-month high

Commodities: Corn hits 6-month high

Every week, the commodities overview reviews the latest news on the commodities markets, and to gain a better understanding of price variations in energy, metals and agricultural commodities.
Our Logo January 06, 2025 at 11:01 am EST
What Are the Current Sources of Europe's Gas Consumption?

What Are the Current Sources of Europe's Gas Consumption?

Europe, once a major importer of Russian gas, had to rethink its energy supply after imposing an embargo on this resource in response to the conflict in Ukraine. This redistribution of the market has...
Our Logo January 06, 2025 at 10:31 am EST
Materials Decline on Rate Fears - Materials Roundup

Materials Decline on Rate Fears - Materials Roundup

Producers of metals and other raw materials fell as the U.S. dollar hovered near multiyear highs due to fears the Federal Reserve would soon stop cutting rates. The SPDR Select Sector Materials...
December 30, 2024 at 04:56 pm EST
Nymex Overview :  Futures Lower as Holiday Volumes Come Into Full Effect -- OPIS

Nymex Overview : Futures Lower as Holiday Volumes Come Into Full Effect -- OPIS

Petroleum futures were down across the board, but the market hasn't yet reached the lows seen in trading late last week. Most of the movements Monday are likely the market flowing with other asset...
December 23, 2024 at 01:01 pm EST
Foda:  More People Will Drill for Gas Than Oil

Foda: More People Will Drill for Gas Than Oil

-- Brent crude was steady today after lackluster economic data from China raised concerns about demand from the world's biggest oil importer. Sherif Foda, NESR chairman and chief executive officer,...
December 17, 2024 at 04:40 am EST
Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump:  Andy Home

Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump: Andy Home

LONDON -An unprecedented collapse in conversion fees spells hard times for the global copper smelting sector.  The benchmark smelter treatment charges for next year have been set by...
December 15, 2024 at 07:59 pm EST
Trump's low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets

Trump's low oil price promise is a risk and a boon for emerging markets

Donald Trump has promised to drill, baby, drill to halve energy costs, a plan that sends shivers through the governments of emerging market oil producers anxious about dollar earnings and fills poorer...
December 02, 2024 at 07:28 am EST
Diseases reduce sugar beet yields in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate

Diseases reduce sugar beet yields in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate

Farmers in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate fear the further spread of two diseases in sugar beet and other crops. The diseases are caused by bacteria that are transmitted by the so-called reed...
December 02, 2024 at 05:14 am EST
Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills - from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills - from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

U.S. prices may rise next year for avocados, strawberries and other fresh produce, and consumers could face shortages, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on plans to slap tariffs on goods...
November 26, 2024 at 02:55 pm EST
US oil producers unlikely to shift to 'drill, baby, drill' mode, says Exxon executive

US oil producers unlikely to shift to 'drill, baby, drill' mode, says Exxon executive

LONDON - U.S. oil and gas producers are unlikely to radically increase production under president-elect Donald Trump as companies remain focused on capital discipline, a senior executive at Exxon...
November 26, 2024 at 05:28 am EST
Commodities:  Oil stalled between boos and oversupply

Commodities: Oil stalled between boos and oversupply

Each week, our commodities overview offers a snapshot of the latest happenings in the commodities markets. It's your go-to source for understanding the price shifts in energy, metals, and agricultural...
Our Logo November 26, 2024 at 05:03 am EST
Commodities Overview:  Beijing struggles to convince

Commodities Overview: Beijing struggles to convince

Every week, the commodities overview gives you the opportunity to review the latest news on the commodities markets, so that you can better grasp the variations in the prices of energy, metals and...
Our Logo November 19, 2024 at 11:38 am EST
Nymex Overview :  Petroleum Futures Back Away From Early EIA-Inspired Gains -- OPIS

Nymex Overview : Petroleum Futures Back Away From Early EIA-Inspired Gains -- OPIS

Petroleum futures jumped Thursday morning after the Energy Information Administration reported strong gasoline and distillate demand in the week ended Friday, but couldn't hold on to most of the gains...
November 14, 2024 at 01:17 pm EST