Tag Archives: Global commodity markets

August 2026… A recent surge in attacks on ships, ports and export terminals in the critical Black Sea region is disrupting global supplies of grain and oil, turning it into the latest strategic trade chokepoint hit by escalating conflicts. The Black Sea is a vital route ⁠for shipments of grain, crude oil …

High inflation to slow down economic activities and decrease demand, say analysts… Sugar Although the commodity market occasionally saw a positive course on a weekly basis, the long-standing selling pressure continued last week as well. Increasing geopolitical risks, ongoing pandemic measures in China, inflationary concerns related to the energy crisis …

The downward trend in commodity markets continued last week due to tight monetary policies of the central banks and recession concerns. While global macroeconomic figures during the week pointed to a slowdown in economic activity, the guidance of key central bank officials for signaling the continuation of aggressive monetary policies …