Commodities

Brent crude oil price forecast after the OPEC+ supply cut
June 01, 2025 01:47 AM AEST| By InvezzBrent crude oil price crashed on Friday amid rising trade tensions, and the downtrend may continue after the latest OPEC+ meeting. It dropped to $62.60 on Friday, down by 25% from its highest level this year. OPEC+ crude oil production increase The m...

Oil prices headed for second weekly drop as OPEC may hike July output
May 31, 2025 01:22 AM AEST| By InvezzOil prices were set for a second straight weekly decline on Friday. Investors are considering a possible larger OPEC+ production increase in July, while evolving US tariff policies add uncertainty following recent legal developments. At the tim...

Interview: Strategic location gives Brazil Potash cost advantage in domestic fertiliser market, says CEO Matt Simpson
May 31, 2025 01:14 AM AEST| By InvezzCanada-based Brazil Potash is set to significantly impact the Brazilian fertiliser market with its plan to ramp up production, aiming to shield the country from geopolitical risks and fluctuating international prices. The company’s Autaze...

Demand slump in Asia redirects fuel flow to Americas West Coast, says Vortexa
May 31, 2025 12:12 AM AEST| By InvezzReduced transportation fuel imports in Asia Pacific and increased demand for clean product imports on the Americas West Coast have facilitated arbitrage opportunities between these two regions, Vortexa said. Oceania and Asia (excluding Singapore and...

Trump’s influence sparks questions about security of Germany’s gold in New York
May 30, 2025 04:23 PM AEST| By InvezzThe security of Germany’s gold reserves stored abroad, especially in New York, has transitioned from a fringe topic discussed primarily by the far-right and gold enthusiasts to a subject of broader public discussion following Donald Trump’...

SovEcon raises Russia’s wheat exports outlook, initial campaign may be sluggish
May 30, 2025 01:52 AM AEST| By InvezzMoscow-based agricultural consultancy SovEcon has revised its outlook for Russian wheat exports in the 2025-26 marketing year, increasing its forecast by a substantial 1.1 million metric tons. The updated projection now stands at a robust 40.8...

Brazil achieves foot-and-mouth disease freedom without vaccination
May 30, 2025 01:38 AM AEST| By InvezzIn a significant development for its agricultural sector, particularly its robust beef export industry, Brazil has been officially recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) as a country free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without...

Trump may bypass US courts to continue tariff agenda, says ING
May 30, 2025 12:53 AM AEST| By InvezzA US court determined that US President Donald Trump overstepped his authority by using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enact tariffs. This ruling directly impacts the 10-30% tariffs levied on goods from China, Canada,...

UK’s LCM plans to invest $124M in French rare earth processing facility
May 29, 2025 11:40 PM AEST| By InvezzBritain’s Less Common Metals (LCM) intends to establish a new plant in France, Reuters reported on Thursday. This initiative involves a collaboration with a French recycling company, according to LCM’s majority owner and chairman. This mo...

Summer demand could support OPEC+ output increases, say analysts
May 29, 2025 04:46 PM AEST| By InvezzAnticipation is building in the oil market as the OPEC+ meeting approaches, with a production decision expected over the weekend. The eight cartel members who previously implemented voluntary production cuts are now contemplating a substantial...

Chile’s SQM misses profit estimates, warns of lower lithium prices
May 29, 2025 01:01 AM AEST| By InvezzChile’s SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium producer, released first-quarter earnings that missed analyst forecasts on Wednesday. SQM posted a $137.5 million net profit, or 48 cents a share, falling short of the consensus estimate of...

German court dismisses Peruvian farmer’s climate case against RWE; sparks legal debate
May 29, 2025 12:55 AM AEST| By InvezzA Peruvian farmer’s lawsuit against German utility RWE, seeking damages for alleged climate change risks to his home, was dismissed by a German court on Wednesday. The court determined that the estimated damage risk was insufficient to pr...

Russian central bank defends policy stance as oil volatility poses challenges
May 29, 2025 12:26 AM AEST| By InvezzCiting low oil prices as a major risk, Russia’s central bank defended its strict monetary policy in a Wednesday report, arguing that high interest rates had reduced lending and fostered disinflation despite this economic challenge. Faced with p...

How copper market remains vulnerable to supply chain concentration
May 28, 2025 09:19 PM AEST| By InvezzDespite government’s attempts at diversification, the trend of increasing market concentration has persisted over the last year. The processing sector demonstrates this trend significantly, with China leading production for 19 of the 20 minerals anal...

Gold regains ground after recent dip, but bullish momentum remains weak
May 28, 2025 07:17 PM AEST| By InvezzDespite mixed signals, gold saw some buyers emerge on Wednesday, partially recovering from the significant losses of the previous day. However, strong bullish momentum remains absent, according to experts. “The uncertainty surrounding US President Do...

Australia clears Woodside’s North West Shelf LNG plant to operate through 2070
May 28, 2025 03:33 PM AEST| By InvezzAustralia has granted approval to Woodside Energy’s proposal to extend the operational lifespan of its North West Shelf gas plant until the year 2070. This decision comes after an extensive six-year review process that was marked by consi...

Citgo auction deadline extended until June 2 as legal uncertainty clouds bidding landscape
May 28, 2025 03:02 AM AEST| By InvezzA US federal judge has delayed the deadline for bidding on shares in Citgo Petroleum, a former subsidiary of Venezuela’s state-owned oil business, by almost two weeks. According to a court filing made Tuesday, the new cut-off date for competing...

India forecasts strong monsoon rains for 2025; to boost agriculture
May 28, 2025 01:45 AM AEST| By InvezzThe India Meteorological Department reiterated on Tuesday its April forecast for above-average monsoon rains in 2025, marking a potential second consecutive year of strong monsoons. This outlook raises hopes for increased agricultural productio...

Why biofuel adoption in shipping faces supply and viability challenges
May 27, 2025 08:48 PM AEST| By InvezzDriven by the shipping industry’s net-zero carbon emissions target, demand for biofuels is rising. Biofuels offer an easily adopted solution due to their compatibility with current ship engine technology. A Rystad Energy’s analysis indica...

Oil prices under pressure as OPEC+ mulls further supply boost
May 27, 2025 04:03 PM AEST| By InvezzThe next setback in oil prices is looming as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies meet later this week to discuss output levels for July. The eight OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, with voluntary p...