Stock market analysis : Commodities

Commodities outperform in 2021 though gold loses its lustre

Commodities outperform in 2021 though gold loses its lustre

Commodities outperformed other assets this year as a recovery from the pandemic boosted demand though gold's poor showing dented investor appetite....
December 20, 2021 at 09:31 am EST
Wheat set for second weekly decline on improved world supply outlook

Wheat set for second weekly decline on improved world supply outlook

Chicago wheat futures lost more ground on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast larger-than-expected global production, fuelling the...
December 10, 2021 at 12:19 am EST
Oil prices dive to two-month lows on COVID-19 variant, surplus jitters

Oil prices dive to two-month lows on COVID-19 variant, surplus jitters

Oil prices dived around 6% on Friday, hitting a two-month low as a new COVID-19 variant spooked investors and added to concerns that a supply surplus could swell in the first quarter....
November 26, 2021 at 10:06 am EST
Oil: Fresh boost due to supply tensions

Oil: Fresh boost due to supply tensions

The oil market slump did not last long. The decline in US production, temporarily affected by Hurricane Ida, has offset the increase in extractions decided by OPEC+, the organization following to the...
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Precious metals: bad week for palladium, gold recovers

Precious metals: bad week for palladium, gold recovers

Gold rebounded above $1,800 on Friday, supported by bets that central banks could keep interest rates relatively low to stave off persistent growth risks. On the week, however, the ounce lost ground...
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Corn down as USDA says U.S. crop better than expected

Corn down as USDA says U.S. crop better than expected

U.S. corn futures fell on Tuesday after a U.S. Department of Agriculture report eased concerns about the condition of crops in the United States. Soybeans firmed on hopes of more Chinese demand...
August 10, 2021 at 06:59 am EDT
Commodities: A backlash and Beijing's iron ore offensive

Commodities: A backlash and Beijing's iron ore offensive

The first half of the year has been full of twists and turns for commodity markets. Timber is certainly the most interesting case. Its price, which has doubled in a few months, is now back to levels...
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Gold and cocoa miss out on broad-based commodity rebound

Gold and cocoa miss out on broad-based commodity rebound

The commodity boom has been much talked about lately, especially its impact on inflation expectations. This gives us the opportunity to take a quick look at the situation in order to better understand...
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CO2 prices become punitive for coal plants in Europe

CO2 prices become punitive for coal plants in Europe

The soaring price of European Union emissions permits is prompting more utilities to switch from high-carbon coal to natural gas for power generation in Germany, which could accelerate the phase-out...
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More than beans: Nestle recycles cocoa fruit waste to replace sugar in chocolate

More than beans: Nestle recycles cocoa fruit waste to replace sugar in chocolate

As confectionery groups scramble to reduce added sugar, chocolate sweetened with cocoa fruit pulp is about to hit supermarket shelves with food giant Nestle ready to launch its Incoa bar....
March 18, 2021 at 03:34 pm EDT
Oil slips, retreats from gains notched on strong Chinese data

Oil slips, retreats from gains notched on strong Chinese data

Oil prices edged lower on Monday, pulling back from early gains fostered on strong Chinese economic news and ongoing supply restraint from major oil producers....
March 15, 2021 at 04:01 pm EDT
Oil settles near $70/bbl on hopes of recovering demand

Oil settles near $70/bbl on hopes of recovering demand

Oil settled near $70 a barrel on Friday, supported by production cuts by major oil producers and optimism about a demand recovery in the second half of the year....
March 12, 2021 at 03:49 pm EST
BofA hikes 2021 Brent price view by $10/bbl on strong oil balances

BofA hikes 2021 Brent price view by $10/bbl on strong oil balances

Bank of America Global Research lifted its forecast for Brent crude oil prices for this year citing tighter supplies due to the Texas freeze and OPEC+ output curbs and unmatched global monetary...
February 23, 2021 at 09:08 am EST
Chilean miner Codelco says copper price spike will bolster war chest, raise costs

Chilean miner Codelco says copper price spike will bolster war chest, raise costs

Chile's state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, views the recent spike in the price of the red metal as a good opportunity to generate cash for investments and hold down debt, but...
February 22, 2021 at 03:26 pm EST
Amid Texas freeze, oil producers still shut; governor bans natural gas exports

Amid Texas freeze, oil producers still shut; governor bans natural gas exports

Texas oil producers and refiners remained shut for a fifth day on Wednesday after several days of blistering cold, and the governor ordered a ban on natural gas exports from the state to try to...
February 17, 2021 at 11:36 pm EST
Oil settles near 13-month highs; Texas deep freeze supports

Oil settles near 13-month highs; Texas deep freeze supports

Oil prices settled near 13-month highs on Tuesday, supported by a deep freeze in the U.S. South that shut wells and oil refineries in Texas....
February 16, 2021 at 03:09 pm EST
Chesapeake Energy emerges from bankruptcy and shifts back to natural gas

Chesapeake Energy emerges from bankruptcy and shifts back to natural gas

U.S. shale producer Chesapeake Energy Corp on Tuesday exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy with business plan that nods to its founders' emphasis on natural gas after a recent push into crude oil....
February 09, 2021 at 05:10 pm EST
Oil prices surge for seventh straight day of gains

Oil prices surge for seventh straight day of gains

Oil prices rose on Tuesday for their seventh straight session of gains, touching 13-month highs as investors kept betting that fuel demand will rise while OPEC and allied producers keep a lid on...
February 09, 2021 at 03:43 pm EST
Oil rises 2% to more than one-year high on supply cuts, stimulus hopes

Oil rises 2% to more than one-year high on supply cuts, stimulus hopes

Oil prices rose 2% on Monday to their highest in over a year, with Brent nudging past $60 a barrel, boosted by supply cuts among key producers and hopes for further U.S. economic stimulus....
February 08, 2021 at 03:08 pm EST
Global equities rally as more U.S. stimulus looms, silver slides

Global equities rally as more U.S. stimulus looms, silver slides

Global stock markets surged for a second day on Tuesday, spurred by increased optimism about more U.S. stimulus and the economic recovery, while retail investors retreated from GameStop and...
February 02, 2021 at 05:25 pm EST
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In finance, as in everyday life, it's vital to be aware of the cognitive and psychological biases that influence us, and to try to avoid them. Among these biases, let's take a look today at the...
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ETF of the week: Utilities play a role in the emergence of the IA

ETF of the week: Utilities play a role in the emergence of the IA
The utilities sector comprises companies that provide basic public services such as energy and sewage. They are generally characterized by low growth and stable margins. On the face of it, therefore,...
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The latest transactions by star managers

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Every quarter, the star managers of the US stock market publish their latest portfolio movements. This article is based on the 13Fs published each quarter on the SEC website. These quarterly reports...
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Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes, plays the double card

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Lorenzo Simonelli, CEO of Baker Hughes, recently highlighted the simultaneous growth in demand for both fossil fuels and clean energy. The company, known for its expertise in the oil and gas sector,...
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Goldman Sachs : Rising bond yields will shake up the market

Goldman Sachs : Rising bond yields will shake up the market
Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, warns of the impact of soaring bond yields. This is likely to further dampen equity markets, which are already under pressure due to...
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