September 2024 Global Commodity Snapshot

Commodities: Global   OPEC Oil Production Averaged 26.1 million barrels per day (mbpd) during September as Russian production declined to its monthly target, reaching just under 9.0 mbpd.  However, its exports increased to 3.3 mbpd as Pacific flows rebounded.  Libyan oil exports were set to resume as the standoff between…

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Global Economic Review: September 2024

War: Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Iran   Ukraine Lost More Eastern Territory but continued to inflict strategic losses on Russian ammunition supplies, oil refineries and fuel storage facilities.  Russian armored vehicle depots continued to deplete at rapid rates and Putin ordered a new mobilization to increase the military by 180,000 soldiers to…

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September 2024 Sector and Index Performance

During the month of September, Grains (+9.12%) and Metals (+5.90%) were the top performers. The only two negative performers were Energy (-0.80%) and S&P GSCI (-0.72%). The Bearish performance in Energy (-0.80%) was led by Reformulated Gas (-7.55%) and Light Sweet Crude (-7.31%).  The bullish performance in the Grains (+9.12%)…

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August 2024 Global Commodity Snapshot

Commodities: Global   OPEC Oil Production Fell to its lowest level since January to average 26.4 million barrels per day (mbpd) during August, per Reuters.  Iraq, however, continued overproducing, pumping 220,000 barrels per day extra (which were supposed to be reversed and more in the near future).  Oil exports at…

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