Commodities and Futures
-
Closure of Iconic Independent Theater Leaves Residents Disheartened
Perhaps that’s why we were so unprepared for the sudden closure of The Projector, our…
-
U.S. Corn Exports Shift as China Reduces Dependence on American Agriculture
The new realities of global corn trade Add to all that the rise of China…
-
Traders Turn Bearish as China’s Demand for Oil and Grains Declines
Futures prices for oil and other commodities have been dropping consistently, largely due to a…
-
China Implements New Export Controls on Rare Earths and Lithium-Ion Batteries
China’s latest major push on trade restrictive measures has been the recently announced tightening of…
-
China Implements New Export Controls on Rare Earths and Batteries
On October 9, 2025, China announced three sweeping new export controls. These legislative efforts are…
-
Neodymium-Praseodymium Prices Surge Amid Trade Tensions and Resource Hoarding
Neodymium-praseodymium, a key rare-earth metal used in EV batteries and wind turbines, just reached record…
-
China Imposes New Export Restrictions on Rare Earths Impacting Global Industry
China recently announced broad new curbs on the export of rare earth elements, as well…
-
American Corn Finds New Markets Amid China’s Shift in Trade Strategy
American corn is the backbone of global agricultural trade. As China focuses on reducing its…
-
Vietnam’s Coffee Export Surge Driven by Tariffs and Climate Factors
Vietnam’s coffee exporters are having one of their best years. Their exports are through the…
-
Prices of Neodymium-Praseodymium Reach New Heights Amid Trade Tensions
Neodymium-praseodymium is a highly important rare-earth metal used in the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EV).…