The Spanish ceramics industry, concentrated in the Levant, suffered from Algeria's trade restrictions since 2022, causing heavy losses. ANFFECC cautiously anticipates a reopening, potentially restoring exports...
New York and London sugar markets dropped last week despite heavy rains slowing Brazil's harvest, which may boost next year’s production. Sugar cane harvesting remains active...
The U.S. economy has been the envy of the world, but trouble lurks. The October jobs report was well below expectations. Markets were down this week,...
New York and London coffee markets declined last week due to weak Vietnamese prices and increased Vietnamese harvest activity. Demand for Vietnamese coffee is low, challenging...
The U.S. economy leads G7 growth but trails China and India. Since 1990, its G7 GDP share rose from 40% to 50%, yet sustaining this is...
Cotton prices fell last week due to weak export demand, with little short-term improvement expected. Concerns persist over demand from Bangladesh and China, although Chinese demand...
Everywhere we have all-time highs. Stocks, gold all hit them again this past week. But the stock market is plagued with numerous negative divergences so while...
The market's continued rise is driven by liquidity injections from the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Historically, the gold standard kept paper money issuance in check, preventing...
Some markets recorded all time highs, but not all markets. Continuing divergences and warning signs abound that we are in the topping phase. Gold and gold...
Rice prices remained steady despite India reopening non-Basmati White Rice exports, which lowered Asian prices. Brazil's prices remain strong, exceeding US levels. Another hurricane forming in...