Commodities: Global   Expanded OPEC Production continued to weigh on energy markets as the cartel increased production quotas for the sixth time this year at their early September meeting.  OPEC agreed to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) for October, particularly as concerns mounted over potential supply…

Russia-Ukraine War   Ukraine Pummeled Russian Oil Refineries and airbases, forcing Putin to halt gasoline exports as local gasoline prices hit a record high.  While modern armored vehicles use benzene or similar formulations, the logistical efforts and the rest of the economy run on petrol.  Further drone strikes on Russia’s…

During the month of August, Softs (+6.94%) and Crypto (+6.12%) were the top performers. The bottom performers were Energy (-6.51%) and the S&P GSCI (-0.77%). The bullish performance in Softs (+6.94%) was led by Coffee (+33.74%). Livestock (+1.61%) has continued its strong upward trend, marking its sixth consecutive month of…

During the month of July, Crypto (+28.43%) and Livestock (+5.38%) were the top performers. The bottom performers were Grains (-2.86%) and Currencies (-1.67%). The bullish performance in Livestock (+5.38%) was led by Lean Hogs (+8.65%) and Feeder Cattle (+6.66%). Livestock (+5.38%) has continued its strong upward trend, marking its fifth…