If you want to understand the global economy, don't look at a single price ticker. Looking at crude oil prices as a solitary number is like looking at a single frame of a movie; it tells you where the characters are, but it tells you nothing about the plot. To see the plot, you have to look at th...
In the sophisticated arena of global finance, the superficial observer remains tethered to the "spot price"—the immediate, flickering valuation of an asset in the present moment. However, for the discretionary fund manager or the systematic analyst, the spot price is merely a single data point in...
One of the biggest lies in the commodity world is that you need a Bloomberg Terminal or a paid LSEG subscription just to see what’s happening.
When you’re starting out in the “Shark Pit,” paying for institutional data before you’ve even made your first profitable trade is a recipe for a blown ac...
Introduction to Platinum Futures: A Comprehensive Overview
Platinum, a rare and lustrous precious metal, plays a pivotal role in various industrial applications and as an investment vehicle. Its unique chemical properties, including exceptional catalytic activity, corrosion resistance, and high ...
Introduction to the Commitments of Traders (COT) Report
Defining the COT Report's Purpose and Significance
The Commitments of Traders (COT) Report is a weekly publication disseminated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that provides a granular breakdown of futures and options po...
