Beef prices may rise as Canadian ranchers shrink cattle herds, fearing Trump tariffs

Beef prices may rise as Canadian ranchers shrink cattle herds, fearing Trump tariffs

Canadian farmer Jon Vaags quit buying beef cattle in November after the election of U.S. President Donald Trump made tariffs on Canadian exports seem like a serious risk.  Now there are...
February 28, 2025 at 06:21 am EST
Global equity funds draw big inflows overlooking tariff concerns

Global equity funds draw big inflows overlooking tariff concerns

Global equity funds witnessed sharp inflows in the week through February 26, spurred by sustained expectations of rate cuts later this year, which were bolstered by weaker economic data reported...
February 28, 2025 at 05:30 am EST
Commodities:  Records and uncertainties

Commodities: Records and uncertainties

Energy: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has maintained its projections for global oil demand growth in 2025 and 2026, expecting an increase of 1.45 million barrels per day this...
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How to invest in booming gold?

How to invest in booming gold?

When geopolitical stability is called into question, gold climbs. Between global tensions and the trade war launched by Donald Trump, the price of the yellow metal keeps rising. Against this backdrop,...
Our Logo February 12, 2025 at 03:29 am EST
Coffee prices soar, fuelling market panic

Coffee prices soar, fuelling market panic

New York coffee futures jumped more than 6% on the ICE exchange on Monday, reaching an all-time high of over $4.30 a pound. Tight supply and fears of a shortage have sent the market into a fever...
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Gold bulls lock in on glittering milestone; $3,000/oz in sight

Gold bulls lock in on glittering milestone; $3,000/oz in sight

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats have ignited another gold rush, propelling the safe-haven metal to new heights and bringing the glittering $3,000 milestone into view. ...
February 10, 2025 at 11:39 am EST
Investors on guard as US tariff threats evolve

Investors on guard as US tariff threats evolve

Investors are seeking to protect portfolios from the potential economic fallout from President Donald Trump's tariff plans even as many on Wall Street doubt the situation will erupt into a sustained...
February 04, 2025 at 01:10 pm EST
Commodities:  Gold flies from record to record

Commodities: Gold flies from record to record

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.
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Unprecedented clash forms between funds' CBOT corn and wheat views -Braun

Unprecedented clash forms between funds' CBOT corn and wheat views -Braun

NAPERVILLE, Illinois -The recent buildup of speculators' massively bullish Chicago corn bets has been well publicized. But the growing and now unparalleled rift between investors' corn...
February 03, 2025 at 07:29 am EST
Trump's tariffs to have limited impact on oil, gas prices, Goldman Sachs says

Trump's tariffs to have limited impact on oil, gas prices, Goldman Sachs says

The new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China are likely to have a limited near-term impact on global oil and gas prices, Goldman Sachs said in a...
February 02, 2025 at 11:34 pm EST
Trump tariffs to stoke US food inflation despite pledge to lower costs

Trump tariffs to stoke US food inflation despite pledge to lower costs

U.S. consumers grappling with soaring prices for beef and eggs will face even higher costs for meat, vegetables and fruit if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports,...
January 31, 2025 at 02:23 pm EST
Jeff Currie on Trump, Crypto, Oil Prices, AI Energy Demand

Jeff Currie on Trump, Crypto, Oil Prices, AI Energy Demand

Jeff Currie, chief strategy officer of Carlyle Group's Energy Pathways and veteran commodities analyst, says OPEC+ has plenty of room to restart supply in April. Amid this week's news on Chinese AI...
January 29, 2025 at 06:27 am EST
Commodities:  Trump blows hot and cold

Commodities: Trump blows hot and cold

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.
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Only Indonesia can help nickel recover from price bust:  Andy Home

Only Indonesia can help nickel recover from price bust: Andy Home

LONDON -Nickel ended 2024 trading at four-year lows, a spectacular reversal of fortune for a metal that soared so high in 2022 it almost broke the London Metal Exchange .  There is no...
January 22, 2025 at 06:59 pm EST
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