The room was unanimous on that point. They didn’t want to hear about oil. Yet in the face of all those commonly held beliefs, the price of oil rallied.
Category: Commodities
Commodities touch every facet of our lives as the raw materials that compose our homes, food, entertainment and much more. Trading commodities allow investors to take advantage of economic trends, shifts in supply and demand, and even changes in the weather. Commodities are typically broken into two categories: hard commodities and soft commodities. Hard commodities are typically viewed as natural resources that must be mined or extracted from the earth, such as oil, gold and copper. Soft commodities are generally agricultural products and livestock. Within those two main categories, you can easily see some smaller categories. For example, precious metals are popular commodities on the exchanges. Be sure to explore all our articles regarding opportunities in commodities.
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The Oil Rally Is Set to Stall
Some see oil prices continuing to climb throughout 2018. That may be the case by the end of the year, but for now, oil prices are set to take a dip lower.
Commodities Haven’t Been This Hated Since 1934
Commodities could struggle in the short term, but this is the type of opportunity that can radically alter an investor’s financial fortunes.
The Uranium Bear Market Sets up a Huge Buying Opportunity
Uranium production for the first quarter of 2018 is down 50% from a year prior. Tightening supply and higher demand hint at higher prices, but the market still has a way to go.
The Oil Patch Comes Alive as Oil Soars Toward $100
The price of oil is nearly 200% higher today than it was at the bottom in 2016. And we could easily see oil prices spike to $100 per barrel on bad news.
Oil Prices Just Entered Bubble Territory
Gains in oil seem like a natural response to any action against Iran. But as this chart shows, oil is now at an extreme level only seen in bubbles.
The Big Change in Oil That No One Is Talking About
This monumental shift will be the most dramatic in over 100 years, maybe even more so than when ships switched from coal to oil.
The Price of Copper Is up 50%, and It Will Get Much Higher Soon
As I sat among some of the smartest geologists, analysts and fund managers in the mining sector, it really hit home. The copper market is going to boom.
This Hated Sector Is Ready to Take Off
While oil has more than doubled in price in the last two years, this essential part of the oil industry has actually seen a slight decline.
Gold Is Due for a Short-Term Pullback
I believe gold is on the cusp of a major breakout higher. However, gold prices are entering their bearish prime season, and a short-term pullback is likely in the cards.
This Quiet War Could Supercharge Oil Prices Soon
Over the last couple of weeks, we discussed two reasons for the rising oil price. However, there is another source of anxiety in the oil market.
Markets Have You Worried? Buy Gold
For thousands of years, gold was money. More important, the world still views gold as an insurance policy against financial troubles.
Invest in Offshore Oil Now Before the Big Money Floods In
In the next few years, the big capital investment money is headed toward offshore oil exploration and production in a big way.
This Critical Deadline Is Why Oil Could Spike to $100
On May 12, the oil market will face a critical test. If the result goes one way, we could see higher oil prices … potentially much higher.