Tag Archives: Commodities

2nd May 2024 – In this latest trading session, non-ferrous metals on the London Metal Exchange witnessed varying degrees of price increases, primarily driven by a dip in the U.S. dollar. This depreciation has made metals priced in dollars more affordable for holders of other currencies. Copper, a major indicator of economic health, rose byContinue Reading

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday as the U.S. signaled potential plans to replenish its strategic petroleum reserves. This news offered some support to the market after it faced a downturn driven by multiple factors including geopolitical hopes and economic uncertainties. Picture: Oil prices on the rise as seen on VT Markets app. Brent Crude andContinue Reading

30th April 2024 Chicago wheat futures continued to decline on Tuesday, dropping 0.4% to $6.06 a bushel by 0034 GMT. This move follows a significant 2% decrease on Monday, moving away from last week’s four-month high of $6.33-1/2 a bushel, which was the highest since December 29. SEE: Wheat futures experience a downward trend onContinue Reading

Looking at today, 29th April 2024, oil prices moved downward in early Asian trading on Monday. Brent crude futures saw a reduction of 75 cents, or 0.84%, landing at $88.75 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 65 cents, or 0.78%, to $83.20 a barrel by 1221 GMT. This decline comes after a periodContinue Reading

Copper prices have been inching closer to the $10,000 per metric ton mark, reflecting a broader uptrend among base metals driven by increasing investment flows. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), the price for three-month copper reached $9,965.50 per ton, showing a 1% increase, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) reported a 1.5% rise inContinue Reading

As the trading week closes, Chicago wheat futures are on track to record their largest weekly uptick since 2021, fuelled by persistent dry conditions in key wheat-growing areas of Russia and the United States. These adverse weather patterns are stoking fears of a tightened supply landscape. Corn and soybeans also saw upward movements. Corn isContinue Reading

Today, 25th April 2024, oil prices showed minor fluctuations in early Thursday trading, reflecting a blend of geopolitical concerns and economic indicators. Brent crude futures slightly dropped by 9 cents to $86.95 a barrel, while fell 7 cents to $82.74 a barrel, both marking a decrease of about 0.1%. These modest changes follow a lessContinue Reading

24th April 2024 Japanese rubber futures on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) for October delivery experienced a downturn, falling by 5.1 yen or 1.65% to 304.2 yen ($1.97) per kg as of 0208 GMT. Similarly, the rubber contract for September delivery on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) decreased by 155 yuan or 1.08% to 14,215 yuanContinue Reading

Today in the agricultural commodities market, Chicago wheat recorded a drop on Wednesday, marking its first decline in five sessions. This pullback came after the grain hit a two-month peak in the prior session, demonstrating a slight correction after its recent upswing. The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) decreased byContinue Reading

Malaysian palm oil futures saw a significant increase for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, with the benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange climbing by 66 ringgit, or 1.67%, to 4,010 ringgit ($839.61) per metric ton by midday. This could be due to adverse weather conditions in Malaysia,Continue Reading