Podcast by S&P analysing commodity market trends, Commodities Focus

Commodities Focus

Podcast by S&P analysing commodity market trends

S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key news and pricing issues from across the global shipping, natural gas, power, petrochemicals, agriculture, and coal markets.

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Aluminium is a chemical element with symbol Al and atomic number 13. It is a silvery-white, soft, nonmagnetic and ductile metal in the boron group.

<ul><li>Tariffs and trade actions have caused uncertainty and volatility in the US aluminum industry</li><li>The US Midwest premium has quadrupled and imports have dwindled due to the 50% tariffs</li><li>Consumer behavior in the high priced environment has not yet shown significant decreases in purchasing, with many still planning big ticket purchases.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Tariffs and trade actions have caused uncertainty and volatility in the US aluminum industryThe US Midwest premium has quadrupled and imports have dwindled due to the 50% tariffsConsumer behavior in the high priced environment has not yet shown significant decreases in purchasing, with many still planning big ticket purchases.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

US aluminum market digests tariff-induced volatility at Platts Symposium

Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. Crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel and various forms of petrochemicals. It is a nonrenewable resource, also known as a fossil fuel, which means that it can't be replaced naturally at the rate we consume it and is therefore a limited resource.

<ul><li>Asian gasoline market saw strengthening in mid August, with cracks rebounding to around $10 per barrel</li><li>Demand for non oxygenated low sulphur blend stocks increasing, driven by policy changes in Australia and the Middle East</li><li>Malaysia's subsidy increase for 95 RON gasoline impacting interron spreads and market volatility, potential challenges in transitioning to Eurofi standard gasoline by 2027</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Asian gasoline market saw strengthening in mid August, with cracks rebounding to around $10 per barrelDemand for non oxygenated low sulphur blend stocks increasing, driven by policy changes in Australia and the Middle EastMalaysia's subsidy increase for 95 RON gasoline impacting interron spreads and market volatility, potential challenges in transitioning to Eurofi standard gasoline by 2027This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Navigating the shifting tides of Asia’s gasoline market

Copper is a chemical element with symbol Cu (from Latin: cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. A freshly exposed surface of pure copper has a reddish-orange color. It is used as a conductor of heat and electricity, as a building material and as a constituent of various metal alloys, such as Sterling silver used in jewelry, cupronickel used to make marine hardware and coins and constantan used in strain gauges and thermocouples for temperature measurement.

<ul><li>Copper pricing reporter Han Lu, sulfuric acid reporter Ong Jialun, and China content reporter Lucy Tang share insights on copper market trends and trade flows</li><li>China copper concentrates assessments have hit negative levels in 2025 due to tight supply and growing demand from China and India</li><li>Smelters are running at production losses due to low TCRC but continue to buy in the market to meet output targets and maintain production levels</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Copper pricing reporter Han Lu, sulfuric acid reporter Ong Jialun, and China content reporter Lucy Tang share insights on copper market trends and trade flowsChina copper concentrates assessments have hit negative levels in 2025 due to tight supply and growing demand from China and IndiaSmelters are running at production losses due to low TCRC but continue to buy in the market to meet output targets and maintain production levelsThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Global copper markets navigate trade flow shifts and smelting challenges

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<ul><li>The cattle cycle is a long-term cyclical fluctuation in cattle inventory driven by economic signals</li><li>Important metrics to consider include availability of female animals, profitability in feeding and cow-calf sectors</li><li>Brazil and Australia are the main suppliers of beef to the US, with a large portion of imports being lean trim beef</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

The cattle cycle is a long-term cyclical fluctuation in cattle inventory driven by economic signalsImportant metrics to consider include availability of female animals, profitability in feeding and cow-calf sectorsBrazil and Australia are the main suppliers of beef to the US, with a large portion of imports being lean trim beefThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Understanding the cattle cycle, why US beef prices are at record highs and the role of Australia ...

<ul><li>India is becoming a key player in global oil demand growth, with forecasts predicting substantial expansion in the coming years</li><li>The global oil industry is shifting its focus from China to India as the main driver of demand growth</li><li>Challenges for India in meeting oil demand include weather effects, economic activity rhythms, currency strength, and inflation impacts on affordability</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

India is becoming a key player in global oil demand growth, with forecasts predicting substantial expansion in the coming yearsThe global oil industry is shifting its focus from China to India as the main driver of demand growthChallenges for India in meeting oil demand include weather effects, economic activity rhythms, currency strength, and inflation impacts on affordabilityThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

India Energy Week to seek answers on demand trajectory, oil diplomacy and upstream push

Commodities Focus
Podcast by S&P analysing commodity market trends

US aluminum market digests tariff-induced volatility at Platts Symposium

In 2025, the US aluminum industry faced unprecedented volatility due to tariff policies, trade actions, and uncertain market conditions, with...

Commodities Focus

Navigating the shifting tides of Asia’s gasoline market

The Asian gasoline market saw a strengthening trend in mid August, driven by increased demand for low sulphur blend stocks and higher octane...

Commodities Focus

Global copper markets navigate trade flow shifts and smelting challenges

Key copper pricing reporter Han Lu, sulfuric acid reporter Ong Jialun, and China content reporter Lucy Tang discuss the current trends in the...

Commodities Focus

Understanding the cattle cycle, why US beef prices are at record highs and the role of Australia ...

The cattle cycle and biological cycle of beef animals, in relation to key metrics and global suppliers, are impacted by factors such as dry weather...

Commodities Focus

India Energy Week to seek answers on demand trajectory, oil diplomacy and upstream push

Foreign Mohanty hosts a discussion on India's role in global oil markets, projecting it to be a leading driver of future oil demand growth, with...

Commodities Focus