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TRADE GLOBAL COMMODITIES.

Access key energy and industrial metal markets and follow the global forces that shape commodity markets through SedoFx.

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COMMODITY MARKETS

Monitor key energy and industrial metal markets in one professional trading environment.

ENERGY

Instrument Last Price Change % Action
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WTIUSD
WTI Crude Oil
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BRENTUSD
Brent Crude Oil
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NATGAS
Natural Gas
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INDUSTRIAL METALS

Instrument Last Price Change % Action
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XCUUSD
Copper vs US Dollar
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XALUSD
Aluminum vs US Dollar
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XNIUSD
Nickel vs US Dollar
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UNDERSTANDING COMMODITY MARKETS

Commodities represent raw materials essential to global economies. They offer portfolio diversification and opportunities arising from supply and demand imbalances.

ENERGY COMMODITIES

Access the most actively traded energy markets globally. Driven by economic growth, geopolitical events, and supply considerations, these markets offer dynamic trading opportunities.

EXPLORE ENERGY

INDUSTRIAL METALS

Access industrial metals influenced by manufacturing demand, construction activity, energy costs, and global economic cycles.

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ENERGY MARKETS

CRUDE OIL

The primary benchmark for global oil prices, heavily influenced by OPEC+ decisions and global economic health.

NATURAL GAS

A highly seasonal market driven by weather forecasts, storage levels, and industrial demand.

GLOBAL ENERGY SUPPLY

Track shifts in production quotas, refining capacity, and the transition toward alternative energy sources.

KEY ENERGY MARKET DRIVERS

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SUPPLY

  • OPEC+ quotas
  • US Shale output
  • Refinery outages
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DEMAND

  • Economic growth
  • Industrial output
  • Transportation trends
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INVENTORIES

  • EIA Reports
  • API Data
  • Strategic Reserves
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GEOPOLITICS

  • Sanctions
  • Regional conflicts
  • Trade policies

INDUSTRIAL METAL MARKETS

COPPER

A key industrial metal used across construction, manufacturing, power infrastructure, and electrification.

ALUMINUM

A lightweight industrial metal whose demand is closely linked to transportation, construction, and manufacturing activity.

NICKEL

An industrial metal used in alloys, stainless steel, and battery-related supply chains, sensitive to global industrial demand.

KEY INDUSTRIAL METAL MARKET DRIVERS

MANUFACTURING DEMAND

Industrial output, infrastructure investment, and construction cycles can materially influence metal demand.

ENERGY COSTS

Smelting and refining are energy-intensive, making power and fuel costs important market drivers.

GLOBAL SUPPLY

Mine production, inventories, export policies, and supply-chain disruptions can move prices.

SEASONAL DEMAND

Cyclical consumption patterns for livestock feed, biofuels, and human consumption.

WHAT'S MOVING COMMODITIES?

MACROECONOMICS

  • Interest Rates: Higher rates can strengthen the USD, impacting commodity prices.
  • Inflation Data: Commodities often act as a hedge against rising inflation.
  • Currency Strength: A stronger dollar makes commodities more expensive for global buyers.

SUPPLY & DEMAND

  • Production Levels: Surges or cuts in production create price volatility.
  • Inventory Data: Weekly drawdowns or builds provide insight into short-term demand.
  • Economic Growth: Expanding economies require more raw materials.

GLOBAL EVENTS

  • Geopolitical Tensions: Conflicts can disrupt vital supply chains and transport routes.
  • Trade Agreements: Tariffs and embargoes shift global trade flows.
  • Climate Events: Severe weather directly impacts industrial output and energy demand.

TWO CORE COMMODITY MARKETS

ENERGY

Key markets

WTI Crude, Brent Crude, Natural Gas

Major drivers

OPEC policies, Geopolitics, Economic growth, Inventories

Market characteristics

High liquidity, susceptible to sudden shocks, sensitive to global industrial output.

INDUSTRIAL METALS

Key markets

Copper, Aluminum, Nickel

Major drivers

Manufacturing demand, Energy costs, Mine supply, Inventory levels

Market characteristics

Sensitive to industrial cycles, infrastructure spending, energy costs, inventories, and global supply conditions.

UNDERSTAND THE MARKET BEFORE YOU TRADE

FOLLOW THE FUNDAMENTALS

Track key reports like EIA inventory data and industrial supply indicators to understand underlying supply and demand dynamics.

WATCH MARKET EVENTS

Stay informed on geopolitical developments, OPEC meetings, and macroeconomic indicators that create volatility.

ANALYZE PRICE ACTION

Utilize charting tools to identify trends, support/resistance levels, and optimal entry/exit points.

EXPLORE GLOBAL COMMODITY MARKETS

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