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May 18
Historical data shows a performance gap between oil positions in backwardation and contango. CME Group Chief Economist Erik Norland explores the factors shaping current oil market dynamics. spr.ly/6018BBNrLY
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May 15
The Middle East accounts for 9% of the world's total aluminum output. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, aluminum’s supply deficit could continue to grow.
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May 11
The housing market has been stuck since mortgage rates jumped from around 3% to 7%. Could AI impact rates from here?
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May 6
The Islamic finance industry is experiencing rapid growth, with total global assets projected to reach $7.25 trillion by 2030. How are global investors accessing this market?
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Apr 27
After a year of selling pressure, the dollar recently reversed course, gaining over 2.5% against major currencies in one week. Is this a short-term bounce or the beginning of a sustained reversal?
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Apr 23
Gold and silver made headlines in 2025, but what's driving commodity markets this year? CME Group Economist Mark Shore explains. spr.ly/6015BBEnCH
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Apr 21
Brazil's soybean exports could almost match total U.S. production this year. How could this dynamic impact global soybean price risk?
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Apr 13
Oil, Treasuries, and gold are all experiencing volatility simultaneously. How might this complicate the Fed's upcoming rate decisions?
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Apr 8
Why has gold traded sideways during a major geopolitical crisis? CME Group Chief Economist Erik Norland explains what’s driving the U.S. dollar's recent strength and how energy independence is shifting the safe haven hierarchy. spr.ly/6015B6a3S5
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Apr 7
Beef demand is strong, even as prices remain high. Is the growing national appetite for protein a recent trend or part of a broader dietary shift?
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Apr 2
Weekly commodity options volume has more than quadrupled since 2020. What's driving this structural shift in how traders manage risk?
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Mar 27
As markets move through 2026, investor attention remains fixed on shifting geopolitical tensions. How does geopolitical volatility impact market volatility? spr.ly/6011B6j0mL
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Mar 26
U.S. ethanol exports to Europe nearly doubled last year. What’s driving European demand for crop-based biofuels? spr.ly/6017B6efCb
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Mar 25
From shipping diskettes in the 90s to AI-driven trading, TradeStation President and CEO John Bartleman has navigated every major shift of retail trading. As manual processes give way to intelligent tools, what role will these technologies play in the future of trading?
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Mar 19
Lithium ended its three-year price slump with a 120% rally. What’s behind this reversal? spr.ly/6014B6V7vs
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