Commodities
Cement is hitting a wall. There’s no coming back
Prices are at their lowest in a decade, and factories are saddled with more than twice the capacity they need
From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows
Heavy investor buying has pushed the metal into a persistent supply deficit despite softening industrial and jewellery demand
Silver’s one-year 180% bull run: What to know about investing in it versus gold
The use of digital silver accounts to manage silver investments has gained traction recently
Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
The deal’s completion follows an initial announcement in August 2025
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
