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Food commodity prices to soar if Russia invades Ukraine, Europe’s breadbasket; it will control 30% of global grain production. Russia may restrict Ukrainian agricultural exports just as they could with Russian energy to Europe. Global agricultural markets may not have fully...

European energy markets became very tight and volatile over the course of 2021. Most industrial sectors are energy-intensive and rely more on gas and power for heating and feedstock, where prices have skyrocketed. High-profit margins are a cushion for higher procurement prices. ...

With the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Winter Olympics dampening the economic development, mainland China's GDP growth in the fourth quarter 2021 was 4%. The National Bureau of Statistics said mainland China's GDP grew 8.1% in 2021, partly owing to the low base growth of o...

We have seen crypto disruption expand across the financial system and expect this to continue. Inflation pressures may linger through 2022 and pose a risk of spiraling into a more persistent economic factor. Historically in these market environments, real assets—including n...

Both Fed Chair Powell and Treasury Secretary Yellen have been forced to admit that the current inflation is not transitory. Agricultural commodity prices have avoided the sort of price spikes we've seen in the industrial commodities. Throughout 2021, "the gold market" has ignored ...

The hits and misses from COP26. Will the commitments made at COP26 be enough to curb global warming? What will the Glasgow Climate Pact from COP26 accomplish? For further details see: COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact: What You Need To Know

The fertilizer market is seeing prices at or near record levels due to a variety of supply and demand factors. Several supply issues are contributing to the growth in fertilizer prices. Strong commodity prices allow for larger input prices, so farmers can be relatively less concer...

The September USDA World Agricultural Supply Demand Survey, known as the September WASDE, is widely considered to provide benchmark predictions for the report’s respective crop year. U.S. farmers and ag market participants look to the report to guide major decisions about when ...

U.S. farmers are facing their second harvest season during the COVID-19 pandemic and this year brings additional uncertainty. To help farmers and food workers, USDA plans to invest $700 million in grants to provide relief to those affected. Producers are using the short-dated new-...

FOMC change of tone took some wind out of commodity's sail but not for long. Precious metals have lost appeal until safe haven demand picks up. Oil prices have a floor and should be range-bound. Base metals and grains will ride a secular bull market higher after a pause. ...