COMMODITIES
Kalshi Taps Pyth Network for Commodities Pricing Data
Kalshi selects Pyth Network's real-time data to settle trades in its new commodities markets, enhancing pricing accuracy for assets like oil and gold.
VanEck Cuts Equity Exposure as Inflation and Geopolitical Risks Mount
VanEck's model portfolios are trimming stock positions and repositioning commodities as geopolitical shocks resurface and inflation pressures climb.
Metals.io Brings Rare Industrial Metals to Blockchain via Tezos
New platform tokenizes hafnium, rhenium, and other hard-to-access industrial metals alongside gold and uranium, settling trades onchain.
Iran Oil Tensions Push Brent Past $81 as AI Demand Adds Structural Pressure
VanEck analysis warns Middle East supply risks combined with AI-driven energy demand could shift oil markets from temporary spikes to sustained disruption.
Latin America's Macro Crossroads: From Crisis Hangover to Nearshoring, Rate Cuts, and New Risks
Latin America is projected to grow 2% in 2024, driven by recovery in Argentina and Brazil. Inflation is down, with potential rate cuts ahead, but risks remain high.
Selective Strength in Commodities: A Focus on Gold and Copper Gains
Gold and copper show resilience amidst mixed commodity results, driven by policy shifts and strong fundamentals. Energy and agriculture sectors see declines, highlighting the importance of selective investment strategies.
Diversification in Commodities: Precious Metals Lead Q3 Gains
Gold and silver drive Q3 commodity gains amid central bank buying. Diversification across sectors is crucial for sustained long-term performance, according to VanEck.
Uranium Tokenization: A New Era for Commodity Investment
The launch of xU3O8 marks the tokenization of uranium, offering investors new opportunities in the digital commodity market, according to Tezos.
Optimistic Forecast for Commodities in 2025 Amid Market Resilience
The commodities sector anticipates growth in 2025, driven by improving global dynamics, following a resilient performance in 2024 despite facing significant challenges.
Commodities Slump on China's Economic Headwinds
Commodity prices dropped 9% amid China's economic woes affecting demand, including COVID-19 and property sector issues. Crude oil prices fell sharply. Despite a positive long-term outlook, short-term risks remain.
Gensler Alleged Crypto Hypocrisy
Gary Gensler, head of the US securities regulator, is facing accusations of hypocrisy from the crypto community after a 2018 video surfaced of him stating that cryptocurrencies are commodities or cash and not securities. Several crypto leaders have expressed their shock and disgust at Gensler's apparent change of stance on the matter.
BRICS Alliance Considers Creating New Currency
The BRICS alliance, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is reportedly exploring the possibility of creating its own currency, according to a top Russian official. Alexander Babakov, State Duma Deputy Chairman, stated that the currency could be based on new monetary ties and could be secured by gold and other commodities. The move is seen as a way to distance the BRICS nations from US dollar hegemony and to promote their shared objectives.
Crypto Investment Platform Bitpanda Launches Commodities Trading
Bitpanda has launched the ability for investors to trade commodities as the crypto trading platform continues to expand its product offerings beyond cryptocurrency, stocks, and precious metals, among others.
Bitcoin Outperforms than Commodities in 2021 Amid Dormant BTC Circulation Going a Notch Higher
Bitcoin is the best-performing asset compared to commodities this year BTC with a return of 96%.
South Korea Proposes 20% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency Commodities
South Korea’s parliament has put forward a bill that could see crypto profits taxed by up to 20% as members argue that cryptocurrencies are commodities.