Trading commodities can seem challenging to a novice investor. We break down the history and context of commodities investing ...

Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level ...

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal agency based in Washington. It regulates US derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, options, and cryptocurrency trading ...

Energy trading has long been locked behind expertise, jargon, and steep learning curves that shut out anyone without industry connections. For many Americans interested in commodity brokering, the ...

Across precious metals, energy, and agricultural futures, a consistent technical picture is emerging: commodity after commodity is compressing into a decision point. Wedge patterns, trend line retests ...

Futures is the first trading club of its kind, offering students pathways into the commodity trading industry. (Beth Mosch / Daily Trojan file photo) When Deacon Larson was trying to break into the ...

Themes that supported strong commodity performance in 2025 may continue into 2026, with six emerging dynamics shaping supply-demand balances, pricing trends, and cross-asset correlations. Industrial ...