Welcome!
commodities
Geopolitics
What does Xi Jinping's new China mean for Southeast Asia?
We need to find niches of demand in China where China will still need value-added stuff produced in the region.
November 03, 2022
Corporate moves
Southern Alliance Mining unearths more iron resources but seeks diversification in gold
All that shines is gold for Southern Alliance Mining.
October 27, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Are stocks cheap enough yet?
Regardless, the huge swing seems to be a portent of even greater volatility to come.
October 20, 2022
Special Feature
With food prices set to rise, how should investors trade agricultural commodities?
In the fourth quarter of the year, rising food prices could replace crude oil as a talking point.
October 17, 2022
Oil & Gas
OPEC+ agrees on 2 million-barrel-a-day cut to output limit
It’s the biggest reduction by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies since 2020
October 05, 2022
Results
Southern Alliance Mining earnings down 89%, maintains diversification plans
The company is exploring a gold mine in Johor
September 28, 2022
Commodities
Global commodities: Super-cycle or super-squeeze?
Unlike the “super-cycle” we saw earlier this century, the “super-squeeze” is a much more downbeat economic story.
September 22, 2022
Oil & Gas
Oil climbs after Putin orders partial mobilization of forces
Putin's speech nudges attention back to the pending implementation of sanctions
September 21, 2022
Global Economy
IMF plans food-shock help as it weighs revamp of global role
"We are going to go to our board with a menu of options on how we can build the fund for today."
September 14, 2022
Commodities
World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July
Still, prices remain elevated, putting pressure on low-income households and worsening global hunger.
August 05, 2022