commodities

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As a result, they effectively have short positions in the commodities needed to develop their expansion, Currie said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Byrne: In commodities markets, the emphasis is shifting from speed and efficiency—“just-in-time” supplies—to making sure you have security of supply.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

While the overland route is inefficient, with many trucks returning empty from port, soaring prices of the underlying commodities offsets the extra shipping costs, Wilt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In commodities, the team favors base industrial metals like aluminum, nickel, lead, and zinc, as artificial-intelligence and military buildouts increase demand while reinvestment rates by miners remain low, constricting supply.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Dutch East India Company, a joint governmental and private enterprise, sent ships to the far corners of the world to acquire rare commodities and resell them at a profit in Europe.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan