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CommodityTrader.com provides a unique content-rich website, to distribute knowledge for guiding a commodity trader towards more successful investment results, with less risk and a greater understanding of the Futures Markets. The Concept: Many people think that commodity futures markets are just about speculating or “gambling.” While it is true that futures markets can be used … Read more
Seasonality occurs within many aspects of our lives. The changing of the seasons is but just one simple example. While these seasonal changes can and do exhibit tremendous influence on our lives, if we are aware of it, we can easily anticipate and prepare. For example, buying winter clothing during the fall season in preparation … Read more
May 12, 2006 (China Knowledge) – The Chinese government is considering giving foreign investors limited access to trade commodity futures contracts in order to pave the way for the futures and derivatives exchange, according to Xinhua. China plans to offer stock index futures, bond and interest rate futures and currency derivatives through a financial derivatives … Read more
Everyone uses commodities such as wheat, cocoa, crude oil, butter, coal and electricity. But most investors know that speculating on commodities in the futures markets is only for the pros, and no sensible amateur would bet his retirement or college funds on sugar, silver, orange juice or feeder cattle. One of the most infamous commodities … Read more
CHINA’S commodities bull story which has held everyone’s attention in recent years, is far from over. In the near future, the Asian giant’s growth could be even stronger than the scorching rate so far. Support for this extremely optimistic view is drawn from China’s Communist party endorsement of doubling the country’s GDP per capita by … Read more
CHURCHILL, Manitoba It seems harsh to say that bad news for polar bears is good for Pat Broe. Mr. Broe, a Denver entrepreneur, is no more to blame than anyone else for a meltdown at the top of the world that threatens Arctic mammals and ancient traditions and lends credibility to dark visions of global … Read more
The country could have difficulty meeting gas demand this winter if it is exceptionally cold and industrial consumers could see their supplies cut, the energy minister said on Tuesday. This is due to falling gas flows from ageing North Sea fields, Malcolm Wicks said. “This winter could be tough. If there is very, very cold … Read more
Names like Paul Krugman, Kenneth Rogoff, John Hull, Philippe Jorion, and Emanuel Derman, among other important professionals from the areas of economics, finance and risk analysis, have confirmed their presence at the II International Derivatives and Financial Market Conference, which will be held between the 24th and 27th of August 2005 in Campos do Jordão, … Read more
NEW YORK — If you own both stock and bond funds, you probably consider yourself well-diversified. But research by Lipper Inc. suggests broad exposure to commodities like gold, oil and copper can go a long way toward rounding out a mutual fund portfolio, as long as you understand the risks. One of the reasons stocks … Read more