In the dynamic global commodity markets, producers and consumers of energy, base metals, precious metals, and soft commodities encounter a multitude of challenges. Volatile prices, geopolitical ...
On December 21, 2025, the CFTC’s Market Participants Division (“MPD”) issued a no‑action letter that could materially expand hedging options for commercial energy companies by allowing firms to ...
PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Traders in physical commodity markets from grains to oil to sugar and gas are worried that a U.S. government push to regulate opaque over-the-counter trading will ...
Investing in commodity futures offers a unique way to diversify portfolios and capitalize on price movements in resources such as oil, metals, or agricultural products. The returns from commodity ...
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Big energy companies like Royal Dutch Shell and commodity merchants like Cargill have a simple argument in pushing back against looming new swap market rules: We're not a bank, so ...
Considerations on the proposed expansion of CFTC commodity pool regulation. On July 17, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (the CLARITY Act). This ...