Tue, April 16, 2024

Commodities

Palladium

Palladium Falls to $1,041 Amidst Global Shifts

Quick Look: Current price falls to $1,041.05, down 2.91% today and 5.32% annually. Influenced by geopolitical events and shifts in auto industry demands. Palladium futures remain active, with an uncertain market outlook. In recent trading sessions, palladium has witnessed a notable decline. The current price reached  $1,041.05. Thereby showing a daily decrease of 2.91% and …

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wheat

Wheat Prices Drop to $569.80, Forecast to Hit $541.80

Quick Look:  Wheat prices show a bearish trend, currently at $569.80. The market faces pressures from the strong US dollar and high Russian shipments. Global supply abundance could push prices down to $552.80 or $541.80. US dollar strength impacts the overall commodity market, lowering demand. Global events like Russian military actions and poor French crops …

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The Central Bank of Russia and crypto, nickel

Indonesia’s Nickel Surge: 95% Coal Power in 2024

Quick Look: Nickel smelting causes local communities severe health problems and environmental impact. Indonesia uses coal power for operations, bucking global clean energy trends. The nickel market flooded, reducing global prices and affecting major producers. Industry incidents and poor safety conditions highlight systemic management issues. Indonesia’s boom conflicts with environmental sustainability goals. Indonesia’s aggressive expansion …

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spirulina

Spirulina Market to Hit $1077.96M by 2029, 7% CAGR

Quick Look: The Spirulina Market is Predicted to grow to USD 1077.96 million by 2029 at a 7% CAGR. Health trends and technological advancements drive market growth, particularly in plant-based supplements. Challenges include price fluctuations, environmental concerns, and regulatory hurdles, but opportunities exist in diversification and new markets. Spirulina, rich in protein and antioxidants, finds …

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Uranium Stocks Peak: 11.7% Production Boost & Price Hike

Quick Look: Global uranium production increased by 11.7%, reaching 60.3 kilotons due to clean energy shifts and geopolitical tensions. Uranium prices hit a 15-year high in January 2024, with investments in nuclear energy rising significantly. Kazakhstan and Canada lead in uranium production, with Kazakhstan producing nearly 40% of the global output. Uranium price per pound …

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soybean

Soybean Prices to Drop: Forecast Hits $1131.40 Amid Volatility

Quick Look: The bearish trend in soybean prices, with forecasts suggesting a drop to $1164.00 and $1131.40. Delay in Dynamic Soy Decision Support Tool launch to Fall 2024 for further development. Optimal soy planting dates range from mid-April to mid-May to avoid yield losses. Concerns over U.S. soy crush capacity are potentially overbuilding despite a …

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Silver prices lost 15% in one day

Silver Peaks at $27.25, Hits 3-Year High

Quick Look: Silver prices hit a three-year high at $27.25, a 9.4% increase, showcasing a bullish market trend. Key drivers include strong industrial data from China, a technical breakout, and a global supply deficit. Parallel rise in gold prices, with gold reaching a new high at $2,315, reflecting increased interest in precious metals. Silver’s industrial …

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gasoline

Gasoline Prices Up 0.5%: Geopolitical Tensions Stir Markets

Quick Look: WTI crude is up by 0.3% to $85.43, and Brent crude is up by 0.5% to $89.35 amid global tensions. May gasoline + +0.1%, heating oil + +0.8%, natural gas + +1.1%. Crude inventory +3.2M barrels; gasoline inventory -4.3M barrels. Tehran vows retaliation; Ukrainian attacks impact Russian refining. In the latest commodities market …

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African cocoa laborers earn less than a dollar a day

Cocoa Prices Triple: Hedge Funds Face Record Exposure

Quick Look: Cocoa prices have skyrocketed, doubling in early 2024 and tripling over the past year. Major chocolate companies face stock declines and increased production costs, pushing chocolate to become a luxury commodity. Financial analysts highlight the negative impact on companies like Hershey, with consumer behaviour shifting due to rising prices. In an unprecedented shift …

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the aluminium industry only started getting hit this month

Aluminium’s Green Revolution: 5% Premiums Lead Change

Quick Look: Green premiums are rising, with a 5% premium for low or zero carbon emissions aluminium products. Middle-Eastern aluminium commands a 2% green premium, indicating shifting market dynamics. New Zealand is seeing significant interest in its almost zero-carbon product to capture up to 20% of the market. Growing demand and tightening supply conditions are …

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Gold

Gold Hits Record $2,265 Amid Fed Cut Speculation

Quick Look: Gold (XAU) scores record high as prices soared unprecedentedly on Monday. U.S.-China economic health and Fed rate cut probabilities shape gold prices. Bullish sentiment persists, but potential correction looms, influenced by central bank actions and inflation data. Gold’s allure has intensified, capturing the attention of investors worldwide as it reached new record highs …

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WTI Crude Hits $83.17, Brent Eyes $90 Amid Rising Demand

Quick Look: WTI Crude Oil (CM: CL) finished $1.82 higher, closing at $83.17 per barrel. Q4 GDP Growth in the U.S. revised upward to 3.4%; Initial Jobless Claims beat expectations.  Brent Crude could approach $90 per barrel, considering current factors and China’s demand resurgence. The financial ecosystem, reflecting a tapestry of interconnected indicators has recently …

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The government aspires to make Portugal Europe's top producer of prime lithium for electric car batteries.

$30M Mitsui Boost for Atlas Lithium’s Neves Project

Quick Look: Atlas Lithium signs investment and offtake agreements with Mitsui. Mitsui invests $30 million in Atlas Lithium, enhancing the Neves Project’s progress. The partnership aims to make Atlas a pivotal lithium supplier for global EV batteries. Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) has sealed a pivotal investment and offtake agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. …

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Coffee

EU Rules And Drought Drop Coffee to $188, Down 7.7%

Quick Look: The coffee market consolidates amid regulations, environmental worries, and supply uncertainties, reflecting recent price declines. EU rules target deforestation, affecting coffee imports, prompting potential circumvention, signaling trading sustainability shifts. Droughts in Vietnam and Brazil hinder production, despite Brazil’s rise, affecting global coffee supply. Bullish patterns hint at price rebound during consolidation, while legislation …

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Managed Money Traders Cut Canola Shorts by 11k

Quick Look: The Canola market sees a notable shift in trader activity based on the mid-March report. Managed money net short position in oil futures drops, indicating changing sentiment. Canola market’s open interest increases, signalling more engagement and optimism. Prices spike mid-March due to short covering and bullish signals; overbought conditions emerge. The Canola market …

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