Let’s start by stating the obvious. Commodities exist in the physical world. That means they are very different from stocks, bonds or cryptocurrencies. Those asset classes can move around the world ...

Retail traders now have a new way to trade derivatives on agricultural commodities. CME Group has produced a suite of "micro" contracts on grain and oilseed futures. Bite-sized options can help ...

President Donald Trump's auto and retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. trading partners are contributing to market volatility. Trump also recently noted he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from countries ...

In this series on portfolio basics, I’ll explain some of the fundamentals of putting together sound portfolios. I’ll start with some of the most widely used types of investments and walk through what ...

While both approaches have merit, traders who prioritize risk management, smoothness of returns, and reduced emotional strain often find spread trading to be the more appropriate tool. The combination ...

Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Therefore, carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition ...

Steve Cohen's Point72 has told its backers it is considering entering the asset class.

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

LONDON, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commodity traders are facing renewed geopolitical risks as military conflicts proliferate, tariffs increase, and global supply chains come under pressure, ...

The USDt issuer needs ways to deploy billions of dollars in profits, and commodity traders could benefit from expanded credit. Tether Holdings Ltd is considering lending to commodities trading ...

Compared with other asset classes, commodities tend to go through longer periods of outperformance and underperformance, known as supercycles. For example, commodities fared relatively well for most ...