Myra P. Saefong
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Russia’s War Could Lead to Shift in Sources for Energy Supplies
Countries are more likely to source energy closer to home instead of searching for cheaper options. → Read More
The Housing Market Is Slowing. Just Look at Lumber Prices.
There's a shift to multifamily dwellings as demand slows for single-family homes, one lumber expert says. → Read More
Food Prices Keep Climbing. The Pain Won’t End Soon, Either.
Food is among the biggest commodities gainers in April, including wheat, soybeans, and corn. → Read More
Lumber Prices Have Plunged. There’s a ‘Small Window’ for Builders to Make Purchases.
Now could be the best opportunity to buy lumber on the dip. Analysts expect prices to rise again very soon. → Read More
Steel, Ethanol Are Big Winners Among Commodities. What’s Ahead for the Rest of the Year.
For the first half of the year, steel and ethanol were the biggest gainers but lumber nearly erased its climb. → Read More
Why China Can’t Stop the Rally in Copper
Copper’s supply constraints and growing demand suggest that prices for the industrial metal will continue to rise. → Read More
Demand for Electric Vehicles Is Growing. Why That Doesn’t Pose a Threat to Oil.
The electric-vehicle market continues to expand, but analysts say concerns about oil demand aren’t justified. → Read More
Crop Prices Are Rallying. Why the Run-Up May Not Be Over Yet.
Corn, soybeans and wheat are seeing their highest prices in years, thanks to imports from China and weather issues. → Read More
Nuclear Power Finds a New Role in Renewable Energy. That Will Boost Uranium Prices.
As climate concerns increase, nuclear power generation could help in efforts to provide clean energy. → Read More
Oil Prices Are Rising. Here Are Next Steps for Producers.
Rising oil prices may encourage producers to consider raising production. → Read More
Food Prices Continue to Rise. Why Consumers Should Expect Bigger Grocery Bills.
Consumers are eating more at home during the pandemic, contributing to the rise in food prices. → Read More
A Strong Housing Market Boosted Lumber Prices. Why the Rally May Be Fading.
Consumers who build larger homes or additions could bolster lumber but prices won't rise dramatically, analysts say. → Read More
Palladium Prices Have Rallied. How a Rise in Travel Would Boost Demand This Year.
A likely rise in travel will boost demand for palladium, which is used in automotive parts. → Read More
Diesel Gas Is One Barometer for How the Economy Is Doing. The Signs Aren’t Promising.
Demand for diesel takes a hit when there’s fewer trucks on the road and reduced air travel. → Read More
Why New Highs for Gold Prices May Be Out of Reach
Gold prices face headwinds with a stronger dollar and economic data pointing to a recovery → Read More
Silver and Copper Prices Gained in the Quarter. That’s a Bullish Sign for the Economy.
Silver was up sharply in the quarter, and copper touched its highest price in more than two years. → Read More
Natural Gas Posts Biggest Monthly Gain in More Than a Decade
Strong demand for natural gas-fired power generation significantly cut U.S. supplies in storage. → Read More
Silver Prices Are Soaring. Why the Metal Is Still Undervalued.
Silver prices are rising because of a fear of inflation and uncertainty over when the global economy will recover. → Read More
Corn Prices Could Drop to Their Lowest Levels in More Than a Decade, Hurting Producers
Corn prices are falling as weakness in demand for gasoline pushes the cost of ethanol toward record lows. → Read More
A ‘Perfect Storm’ for Natural Gas May Keep Prices Low for Some Time
Natural gas prices are a victim of growing supplies, warmer than usual weather, and falling demand, analysts say. → Read More