Looking back at 2024, commodities saw notable volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and shifting demand patterns. The strong bullish performance in Softs (+46.87%) was led by Cocoa (+175.14%). The performance in Livestock (+16.37%) was led by Lean Hogs (+19.61%), Feeder Cattle (+17.88%),  and Live Cattle (+11.61%).…

During the month of December, Energy (+6.39%) and the S&P GsCI (+2.60%) were the top performers. The bottom performers were Crypto (-6.35%) and Metals (-4.60%). The bearish performance in Metals (-4.60%) was led by Palladium (-8.45%) and Silver (-5.63%). The bullish performance Energies (+6.39%) was led by Natural Gas (+8.03%)…

Commodities: Global   OPEC Oil Production Rose for a second month in November as Libya’s production recovered after resolution of a political crisis, a Reuters survey found, as members making cuts kept output otherwise steady. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 26.51 million barrels per day (mbpd) last…

War: Ukraine-Russia   Ukraine’s Eastern Territory Still Being Nibbled Away but Russia’s losses piled higher, hitting 2,000 casualties (dead and wounded) in a day in late November (per the Ukrainian government).  YouTube channels such as Covert Cabal that monitor Russia’s tank, personnel carriers and mobile missile launchers via satellite images…