Global risks are rising amid geopolitical seizures, unrest and tanker threats, yet markets climb on expectations of rate cuts, QE and liquidity. Money flows to stocks...
New York and London cocoa markets ended last week nearly unchanged, reflecting mixed short-term trends. West Africa expects a strong main harvest, with favorable rains supporting...
Precious metals shone as the Santa Claus rally fizzled, a weak signal that hasn’t always mattered. In 2025, stocks rose while the K-shaped economy worsened. Liquidity...
New York and London sugar prices rose last week in range-bound trade. Markets remain cautious as good global cane and beet growing conditions support ample supplies....
Christmas consumption drives a surge in plastic waste, straining recycling systems and increasing emissions. Plastic production generates about 3% of global CO₂. McKinsey highlights recycling, short-loop...
Rice prices slipped early last week, then rebounded from new lows as futures looked oversold. Markets appear undervalued after heavy farmer selling, driven by weaker Asian,...
New York and London markets fell last week. Daily charts show mixed trends in New York, while London remains down amid reports of increased harvest sales...
XRP spent 2025 stuck between interest and hesitation, held back by legal uncertainty, delayed ETFs, and stalled regulation, keeping its price near $2–3. With these obstacles...
Rice prices fell last week due to a modest October export sales report and light commercial buying. Selling pressure is linked to weaker Asian, particularly Indian,...
A new US appropriations bill effectively redefining hemp tightens THC limits, bans synthetic cannabinoids, and could dismantle much of the current hemp-derived products market. Critics call...