For a glimpse of how quickly and unevenly economies are recovering from the pandemic, look no further than the market for shipping raw materials.
April 7, 2021Business, Logistics
Commodity Shipping Rates Surge; Rally Isn’t Over
Business, Logistics
Commodity Freighters Are Shrugging Off COVID-19 — For Now
The cost of moving commodities like coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases. Whether the rally will withstand the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus is a thornier question.
July 1, 2020Government, Business, Logistics
Commodities Roiled as Trump Pours Gasoline on Trade War Inferno
Raw materials are reeling after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods, dashing hopes that the two sides might soon negotiate an end to the trade war that’s sapping global growth and demand for commodities.
August 2, 2019Government, Business, Logistics
Commodities’ Best Quarter Since 2016 May Be Tough Act to Follow
Commodities had their best quarter in almost three years, driven by supply concerns and optimism over demand. Investors, though, might not want to get too cocky.
April 1, 2019Business, Fuel
Trade War Hinders Commodities, Helps Oil
Commodity companies are beginning to feel the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, and their earnings report cards will signal how well they’ve been able to protect shareholder value.
October 16, 2018Government, Business
Commodities Market Absorbs Another Quarterly Loss
Commodities just posted the longest losing streak in more than three years, and analysts and investors are giving conflicting signals over whether the worst is over.
October 1, 2018Government, Business
Senate Committee Targets Commodities Market Speculation
The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark up a bill Wednesday that would impose stiffer regulations on the speculative trading of commodities, but would exempt trades from legitimate commercial hedgers like trucking companies.
April 20, 2010