Silver Market
The global silver market is currently in a state of unprecedented flux as of November 10, 2025, grappling with severe and persistent supply chain disruptions alongside significant logistical bottlenecks. These challenges are not merely theoretical; they are directly impacting the availability of physical silver and are a primary driver behind
Commodities
The global commodity market is currently experiencing a significant recalibration, with a particular spotlight on aluminum. Investment funds have placed record-breaking "bull bets" on the lightweight industrial metal, signaling an unprecedented level of bullish sentiment not seen since systematic tracking began in 2018. This surge in confidence, pushing
Industrial Metals
The global industrial metals market is currently experiencing a dramatic and multifaceted demand shift, with copper emerging as the undeniable bellwether of this transformation. Driven primarily by the accelerating global energy transition, coupled with significant technological advancements and evolving macroeconomic landscapes, the demand for "Dr. Copper" is surging
US-China Trade
As of November 7, 2025, a newly established, albeit precarious, one-year trade truce between the United States and China has injected a complex mix of relief and lingering uncertainty into global commodity markets. Following a period of escalating tensions and retaliatory tariffs, the agreement reached at the APEC summit in
geopolitics
Global financial markets are currently navigating a turbulent sea of geopolitical tensions, with a complex interplay of ongoing conflicts, strategic rivalries, and domestic political instabilities driving significant uncertainty and volatility. As of November 7, 2025, investors are grappling with a fundamental re-evaluation of risk, leading to rapid shifts in sentiment
Silver
The United States has officially added silver to its list of critical minerals, a landmark decision poised to fundamentally alter the precious metal's market dynamics. This strategic reclassification transcends silver's traditional role as a store of value, elevating it to a vital industrial asset indispensable for
Cocoa
Cocoa prices have recently experienced a significant retreat, dropping below $6,200 per tonne around November 6, 2025, a welcome change from the record highs exceeding $12,900 per tonne witnessed in late 2024 and early 2025. This downturn, representing a 10-15% decrease from a year ago, is primarily driven
Canada
Ottawa, Canada – November 6, 2025 – Canada is poised to dramatically reshape the global critical minerals landscape with a robust, multi-faceted investment strategy for 2025. At the heart of this initiative is a proposed $2 billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund, complemented by expanded tax credits and a network of strategic international
VLCC
London, UK – November 6, 2025 – The global Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market is navigating a complex landscape, as tanker rates, while easing slightly from the multi-year highs observed in late October, continue to demonstrate remarkable firmness. This sustained strength, with daily earnings consistently projected above $100,000, signals a
geopolitics
As November 2025 draws to a close, global financial markets find themselves at a critical juncture, deeply intertwined with a complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. A pervasive sense of unease, characterized by heightened volatility and a fundamental re-evaluation of risk, defines the current investment climate. While some areas demonstrate
US Rail Traffic
The latest U.S. rail traffic report for the week ending November 1, 2025, has revealed a noticeable slowdown in overall freight movement, with total traffic experiencing a 3.9% year-over-year decline. This downturn, primarily driven by a significant drop in intermodal units, suggests a potential recalibration within commodity transportation
Expeditors International
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.77 per share. This latest announcement, made on November 3, 2025, with a payment date of December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December