Commodities

The global energy transition is well underway, and its impact on fossil fuel commodity markets is becoming increasingly impossible to ignore. As solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources keep scaling, the demand outlook for oil, gas, and coal is shifting in ways that are reshaping investment strategies, supply chains, and the economies of entire…

The rise of electric vehicles is one of the most significant structural shifts the global commodity markets have seen in decades. As governments around the world accelerate their net-zero commitments and consumers increasingly embrace cleaner forms of transport, the demand for the metals that make electric vehicles possible has surged to levels that are reshaping…

Commodities play a vital role in the global economy, from powering industries to supplying food and raw materials. While all commodities are traded in similar markets, they are generally divided into two main categories: hard commodities and soft commodities.  Understanding the difference between the two provides a stronger foundation for anyone interested in commodity trading…

Commodity prices can rise and fall unexpectedly, creating uncertainty for businesses that produce, buy, or sell raw materials. From changing weather patterns to geopolitical tensions and shifts in supply and demand, many factors can influence commodity prices.  Hedging is one of the most effective ways businesses manage this uncertainty, helping them reduce risk and make…

Commodity markets have always been shaped by the world’s political landscape, but in today’s increasingly fragmented and unpredictable geopolitical environment, the stakes have never been higher. From wars disrupting grain supply chains to sanctions cutting off entire energy markets overnight, geopolitical events can send commodity prices soaring or crashing in a matter of hours, with…

Hedge funds have become some of the most powerful and controversial players in global commodity markets. With billions of dollars under management, sophisticated trading strategies, and the ability to move quickly in response to market signals, they wield an influence that extends far beyond their own portfolios, shaping prices, affecting liquidity, and at times amplifying…

Getting a commodity trading internship is a huge accomplishment. You may be working for a global energy giant, a boutique agricultural house or one of the world’s major investment banks, but you’ve had a front-row seat to the markets that power the world. But an internship is basically a multi-week job interview. It’s not just…

In the world of global trade, modern civilisation runs on commodities such as crude oil, wheat, copper and natural gas. People tend to stare at the flashing red and green numbers on a trading screen, but the true ‘engine room’ of this industry isn’t just computer code: it is communication. In 2026, with markets moving…

In the fast-paced world of commodity trading, where billions of dollars’ worth of oil, gold and grain change hands every day, the “right” credentials can feel like a moving target. There are many aspiring traders who ask whether they need a Master’s in Finance (MiF) to get into the industry or whether they should just…

When thinking about a country’s progress, it is easy to visualise surfaces of roads, wires of power grids, and structures of ports and pipelines. But below just about every significant development in the emerging world markets, a commodity trade network is making it happen. Ports, energy grids, and just about anything else being developed in…