Commodities

3 May 2024
Oil stabilises, set for weekly fall on US economy concerns

Oil prices are rising today as OPEC+ members discuss possibly extending their supply cuts. Despite this upward movement, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude are set to end the week with losses, influenced by U.S. economic uncertainties and minimal …

2 May 2024
London Metal Prices See Gain; Softer Dollar More Attractive

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 …

2 May 2024
Oil Prices See Rebound with U.S. Purchase Plans

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. …

30 April 2024
Russian Rainfall Leads to Drop in Chicago Wheat Futures

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, …

29 April 2024
Oil Prices Drop in Face of Strong USD and Inflation

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, …

26 April 2024
Copper Approaches $10,000 per Ton, Attracts More Investors

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, …

26 April 2024
Supply Worries Set Wheat for Biggest Weekly Gain in Two Years

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 …

25 April 2024
Oil Prices Volatile with Changing Expectations of Economy, Middle East

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 …

24 April 2024
Japanese Rubber Futures Decline From Lower Prices and Market Pressures

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 …

24 April 2024
Wheat Prices Fall, Focus Turns to US and Russian Crops

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 …

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