(Thomas Mak, Farzan Faizeen) Impact of COVID 19 on Natural Gas   Natural gas has become increasingly important as nations shift towards eco-friendly alternatives due to it releasing low levels of emissions. When processed and converted into cleaner fuels, it can be used for heating and generating electricity.   The natural gas market has not been immune … More Natural gas – Commodity Analysis and Forecast

Palladium is a valuable metal due to its existence within the Platinum Group Metal (PGM) group as well as its industrial use. The demand for palladium is mostly derived from the catalytic converters in petrol and hybrid car engines, which represents that palladium prices is contingent on the strength of the automobile industry. Major players … More Palladium – Commodity Analysis and Forecast

Over the last decade, aluminium prices have been far from stable as it fluctuates between the range of $1,604 – $2,638 per metric ton from 2012 to 2016. Like most commodities after the financial crisis, aluminium prices plummeted after 2008. Nevertheless, an increase in demand from China meant that prices had increased shortly afterwards. The … More Aluminium – Commodity Analysis and Forecast Report

(Thomas Mak, Farzan Faizeen) From originally being viewed as an obstacle for gold mining due to its intractable nature, it is an understatement to say that the demand for platinum has grown. After World War II, platinum’s unique combination of intrinsic properties has been relied upon in a range of processes, namely in the healthcare industry with applications in cancer treatments but also … More Platinum – Commodity Analysis and Forecast

(Matt Crooks & Aidan Miao) The diamond market has been around for centuries. Originally used as a symbol of power & status due to their natural hardness and high index of refraction, low supply and a high cost of production meant that diamonds were almost exclusively owned by monarchs. However, today the diamond market has … More Recovery of the Diamond Market- Commodity Analysis 22/6/2020

(Zeyan Wen & Aidan Miao) Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on oil prices As the pandemic started to spread in China in January and was at its worst in February, people stayed home, factories and airports were closed, domestic and international travels were cancelled altogether. As the world’s biggest importer of oil, China alone can … More Crude Oil – Commodity Analysis 10/6/2020