A spot commodity is traded for prompt delivery, either immediately or within a few days. Understand the spot market and see ...

On 26 February 2025, the European Commission published a targeted consultation on the functioning of the EU commodity derivatives markets, with a specific focus on the spot energy markets. The ...

Learn how exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) give investors access to metals, energy, and other markets, providing a diverse ...

The Midwest Premium for aluminum has achieved a new peak, driven by concerns over trade deals and potential tariff increases. Global aluminum premiums, particularly in Europe and Japan, have ...

President Donald Trump's auto and retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. trading partners are contributing to market volatility. Trump also recently noted he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from countries ...

Backwardation’ in crude oil derivatives indicates that market participants expect supply disruptions to prolong ...

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said it is looking to allow the trading of spot crypto contracts on registered exchanges and is seeking input from stakeholders as it looks to ...

A surge in commodity prices has analysts speculating on whether we could be in the throes of a super-cycle as trade developments and supply and demand shocks are expected to boost the rally in the ...

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The First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund (FTGC) is a large, actively managed ETF designed to deliver total return by investing in a diversified basket of commodity futures. The fund ...