Strong demand, years of underinvestment, and deglobalization trends are reinforcing the case for higher prices across metals and energy. ...

As geopolitical tensions soar and government debt loads rise in many nations, digital assets investment firm Bitwise and Proficio Capital Partners, a division of a Florida-based multi-family office,... ...

Futures have reversed modest overnight gains and are trading near session lows while small caps continue to outperform (for a record 12th day in a row) even as Japanese and global bond yields stabilize and the market awaits today's major catalysts including Trump's speech in Davos due within the hour after flight had to be changed due to mechanical issues, while the Supreme Court will consider whether Trump can fire the Fed’s Cook.Selling pressure initially eased after Trump struck a more conciliatory tone  ...

Commodity stocks are bouncing back after yesterday's steep bout of profit taking. As of today, gold-mining giant Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is up 1.7% to trade at $101.48. Meanwhile, metals producer Hecla Mining Co (NYSE:HL) is charging 2% higher to trade at $19.55, at last check.After suffering from a late-October pullback that took the shares below $80, Newmont stock bounced back and set a record high of $106.34 on Dec. 26. This comes in nearly triple the share's 52-week low of $36.86, set one year ag ...

Financial Performance - Trafigura Group reported a strong year for both its oil and metals divisions [1] Employee Compensation - Trafigura Group boosted payouts to staff [1]

Financial Performance - Trafigura's oil and metals divisions experienced a "strong" year [1] - The company maintained resilient profit levels [1] Employee Compensation - Trafigura increased payouts to staff [1]

Core Insights - Global trade heavily relies on commodities, yet a significant portion of these commodities lacks identifiable tracking mechanisms [1] - The market for commodities, including plastics, metals, minerals, and composites, is valued in the trillions of dollars, indicating a vast economic landscape [1] - Despite the high value of these materials, they often do not carry verifiable memory, which could enhance transparency and traceability in the supply chain [1]

Market Disruption - CME data center outage caused by a cooling issue halted trading in stock index futures and other contracts [1] - Stock index futures trading remains halted for hours [1][2] - Services, including treasuries, are gradually being restored [1] - Commodities and metals trading are reportedly normal [1] Monitoring and Updates - The industry is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the restoration of stock futures trading [2] - The industry is observing the movements in the pound, dollar, and euro [1]

Trading Platform & Product Offering - Bybit expands beyond crypto, offering commodities, metals, Forex & more [1] - Bybit promotes its TradFi (Traditional Finance) offerings [1] Marketing & Branding - Bybit uses the hashtag CryptoArk to promote its services [1] - Bybit encourages users to explore diverse trading options during market volatility [1]

Core Insights - B2PRIME Group has launched B2PRIME Retail, a new business arm aimed at providing institutional-grade technology and infrastructure to individual traders, enhancing client experience with pro-level execution and transparent pricing [1][2] Group Structure and Offerings - B2PRIME Retail is designed specifically for retail clients, allowing them to trade CFDs across seven asset classes, including Forex, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Energies, Cryptocurrencies, and NDFs [2] - The company has obtained the DARE License in the Bahamas, enabling it to offer regulated digital asset services, including Crypto Spot and Perpetual Futures [3] Client Experience and Technology - The onboarding process for clients is fully digital, featuring automated KYC/AML compliance reviews for near-instant account setup, with deposits and withdrawals processed through efficient straight-through rails [3] - B2PRIME Retail will introduce features such as Copy Trading and a next-generation IB program, which includes leaderboards, tiered rebates, partner wallets, and instant payouts [4] Governance and Operations - B2PRIME Retail operates as a separate division with independent management and systems, ensuring strict information barriers between retail and institutional operations to maintain the integrity of the Group's institutional services [5] Trading Conditions - The company offers different trading conditions, including Raw Spread with direct institutional spreads and fixed commissions, as well as Standard accounts with tight spreads and zero commission [6]