Market sentiment and global growth bode well for the metals and mining sector. My trend analysis suggests it could rally 33% in the next six months.
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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This Simple Chart Predicted Every Dip in Copper Prices
We need to understand Wall Street’s take on copper before we know whether this is an opportunity to invest or a warning to get out.
Oil Prices Are at a Critical Level Right Now
Looking at the fundamentals surrounding oil can be difficult. Instead, I rely on the charts, which show that oil is at a critical level right now.
This Middle Eastern Stand Off Will Hit Your Wallet Hard
All eyes are on the trade war waging between the U.S. and China, but there’s an even bigger crisis brewing in the Middle East that’s going to hit your wall in way we haven’t seen since 2008.
It’s a Bullish Cycle for Commodities
The last time commodities were the best-performing asset class for an entire year was 2002. That’s when the last commodity bull market cycle began.
The Oil Sector’s Tech Revolution Will Drive Huge Profits
Rig count has long been a great proxy for oil production. Simply put, the more oil rigs, the more oil they can pump. However, all of that has changed now.
Grab the Dip in This Oil Sector Now, Make a Bundle
Oil demand isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it’s growing. And producers have to find those additional supplies somewhere.
Here Comes the Next Short-Term Oil Sell-Off
When prices become unaffordable, they’ll come down. And this week, traders got another reason to second-guess the world’s appetite for high-priced crude oil.
This Hated Commodity Is Making Investors Rich
American electric producers are switching to cleaner sources like natural gas and renewables. That doesn’t mean American coal producers are suffering though.
Gold Is Your Insurance Policy Against Catastrophe
The Italians use gold as an insurance policy against catastrophe. And when the country joined the EU, it triggered an emergency. The lira plummeted in value, but gold did not.
Beat the Crude Oil Bulls … and Then Join Them
Monitoring the large speculators is not a precise timing indicator. But it’s a valuable piece of information to determine when it’s the right time to bet against the crowd.
Oil’s Huge Milestone Is Big News for Investors
In November 2016, OPEC announced cuts to oil production. Now, a year and a half after the production cuts, the organization has accomplished its goal.
Steel Stocks Are Rallying, but Read This Before You Invest
Many investors are wondering if now is a good time to consider adding steel stocks to their portfolios. Today, we’re going to take a look…
Commodities Are Soaring … and It’s Just the Beginning
So far, commodities have lived up to our expectations through the first five months. However, they should perform even better through the rest of the year.