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On 5/15/24, the spot price of electricity in Houston jumped by 67.7% to $40.25 per MWh. This change shows how quickly prices can shift. It highlights why keeping up with
Did you know almost 90% of S&P 500 companies already shared their earnings for the first quarter? Their results were 8.5% better than what experts had predicted. This just shows
Did you know the farm share makes up 58% of the price of a dozen eggs in the shop? This big number shows how much farmers impact the prices we
Did you know that in 2023, commodity prices went up by only 0.8%? This is quite low compared to 2021, when prices increased by 12.1%. It’s also lower than the
Setting the right price for a product or service can hugely impact revenue. This key point highlights the importance of pricing analysis. In the latest RiskWire episode, experts Reena Agrawal
Commodities make up about 36% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This figure is according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It shows how much commodities affect our economic
Did you know that 65% of users ranked the APMEX app highly? They called it excellent or perfect. This shows how important commodity price alerts are. They can change how
Did you know the real GDP growth could fall to just 0.7% in 2024 from 2.8% in 2023? This big drop will have a major impact on commodity price trends
Between 1970 and 2015, the returns on the Bloomberg Commodity Index didn’t closely match U.S. equities or global bonds. This difference shows how commodities act uniquely in finance. It’s vital
Argus publishes over 40,000 energy and commodity prices every day. This wide range of data is really important. It helps traders make smart decisions in the global markets. Knowing the
In commodity futures trading, investors usually put down only 10% of the contract’s value. This small amount lets smart traders make big gains with their money. For example, if the
Did you know that when commodity prices are affected by interest rate changes, some countries see their GDP go up to twice the usual rate? This fact shows how closely
Did you know that over the last decade, organic grain prices have shown both upward and downward trends? This is very different from traditional markets, which are impacted by financial
Did you know that Argus publishes more than 40,000 energy and commodity prices globally? This vast number shows how wide and deep their information goes. It sets a very high
Over 900 million people faced food insecurity in 2022. Knowing and predicting commodity market trends is crucial. The World Bank says commodity prices may fall by 4% in 2024 after
Between 2003 and 2008, the real prices of energy and metals more than doubled. This surge shows how dynamic the commodity markets are. Those involved must understand market trends and
John Anton has been at S&P Global since 1995. He’s a real expert on predicting commodity prices. His work for over 20 years has really changed how we see the
Trading commodities started many years before stocks and bonds. Knowing the history and understanding market trends is key to success in commodity trading. The long history of trading shows how
In March 2022, the national inflation rate jumped to 8.5%, the highest since 1982. This surge deeply impacted the agricultural market. Farmers face high input costs and struggle to keep
Did you know that more than 10,000 groups worldwide rely on real-time commodity prices? They use these prices to guide their investments. To understand commodities like WTI Crude Oil, Brent,
Two-thirds of the U.S. GDP comes from what people spend. That makes it crucial to grasp how prices change with the seasons. When the holiday season comes around, retail sales
Did you know that bad weather in key farming areas has cut crop yields? This has led to possible shortages in basic foods like wheat and corn. At the same
Did you know that AI models can predict Brent crude oil prices with 92% accuracy? This is over a three-month period. It shows the huge impact AI has in knowing
Did you know, butter consumption in the U.S. nearly doubles in November and December? This fact shows how complex and volatile the dairy industry is. I will explore why dairy
Did you know that it’s wise to have grain stored and marketing done by the fourth of July nine times out of ten? Getting to grips with grain price trends
Feeder cattle receipts have dropped significantly from the past year. They decreased from 35,718 to 24,569. This shows how livestock prices can change a lot in the United States. An
Did you know the farming industry faces a big challenge this year? It’s looking at a 24% less cash coming in. This is the biggest drop in the last ten
Agricultural commodities often have prices that jump up and down a lot. This happens when there’s not enough, or too much of a product. Weather, how much people need or