Commodities
Citadel posts worst return since 2018 as natural gas bets falter
This is partly due to erratic swings triggered by geopolitical turmoil, making trades hard to stick to
Gold could hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026 if risk hedging persists: market watchers
Returns are expected to moderate for the precious metal in the new year, say analysts
Silver surges, the won sinks and markets recalculate
What does the Fed’s new “neutral rate” mean for Asia? Plus, silver’s boom, Korea’s rally, and Nvidia’s China chip deal.
Is silver the new gold?
The surge in the precious metal’s price could have ominous implications for the markets
Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities
Freight costs typically dip at year-end due to seasonal weakness in demand
Gold trader hiring spree drives up pay as bullion market booms
In addition to the demand from trading houses, hedge funds, refiners, brokers and banks are also hiring precious metals traders, leading to a huge turnover of jobs at both senior and junior levels
Commodity vessels clog China ports as fee imposed on US ships
The Asian nation has introduced a hefty extra fee on vessels known to have American links, following a similar America move
Gold’s ‘semi-rational’ run gives Wall Street vertigo
If American households start to see that it is an essential hedge against inflation and devaluation of the greenback, then the sky is the limit
SGX securities trading volume surges 50.8% in September on stronger equities demand
Daily average values and commodity derivatives post records in the quarter
BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s firm demand underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region
