Commodities

The fortunes of shipping, rail, and trucking companies could indicate where the global and domestic economies might be headed.

Rare earth metals, used in everyday products such as electronics, automobiles and medical devices, have emerged as a potential weapon in the ongoing trade dispute. Here’s a primer on rare earths, and the stocks and sectors that may be affected.

Want to learn about commodities trading, or how to invest in commodities? Start with this overview.

Beyond the world of stocks and bonds lies another category of assets: alternative investments. Learn about the alternative investment market and the types of “alts” that may be available to retail investors.

What are the different assets you can use to help build your investment portfolio? Explore the major asset classes: stock, fixed income, cash, and alternatives.

West Texas Intermediate and North Sea Brent: What’s the difference between these two global crude oil benchmarks?

Interested in learning about futures contracts? Here's a primer on multipliers, tick size, and other futures contracts specifications.

OPEC’s biannual meeting takes place June 22, with the cartel under pressure from Washington to raise production as prices remain near three-year highs.

Learn how retail investors, even those with limited funds, can pursue a diversified portfolio mix using exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Investing in ETFs can provide exposure to a wide variety of markets, sectors, and asset classes.

Are you worried about the Dollar? Discover ways to leverage volatility, inter-market correlations, and overall bias to help you make smarter decisions.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) has scaled all-time high after all-time high this year. But what about transportation index?

Trading in a foreign market isn't easy, but leveraging global news might be all you need to potentially grow your portfolio exponentially.

Even though the rate of inflation has been low, it still impacts interest rates, bonds, and your portfolio. Find out more before the Fed’s next meeting.

What you should know about rising interest rates, and practical trading strategies for dealing with them—approaching Fed decisions in four different arenas.

Intermarket analysis and far-reaching ETFs can help you tackle global markets.

Tea is hot, and that’s good news for consumers and investors looking for a new beverage to tempt their taste buds.

Study intermarket analysis for a more complete investing picture. Pull in bonds, currencies, and commodities with typical stock market research.

Inflation signals are evident in a host of everyday household items, and investors should learn what to look for and how to seize potential opportunities.

The line between “good” and “bad” inflation is a thin one and tough to recognize. We grade the standard inflation measures.