Chicago and Kansas wheat futures decreased on Friday December 5 as market participants focused on ample global supplies and favorable growing conditions in competing export regions, such as Europe and Canada.

Explore Mercuria's new African copper joint venture with Gecamines, enhancing copper trade transparency and pricing.

Glencore copper output expected to drop as production difficulties at Collahuasi mine hinder 2026 forecast adjustments.

Explore the latest updates on Rio Tinto copper production, including its ambitious targets for 2025 and 2026.

Fastmarkets is launching two price assessments for palm oil mill effluent (POME) for loading out of ports in Malaysia in Indonesia, to meet growing interest from biofuel producers and consumers in Europe and other parts of Asia. The first publication of these two price assessments will be on Thursday December 4 and will be published […]

In 2025, fluctuating lumber prices and evolving retail trends—from e-commerce surges to shifting seasonal demands—are reshaping the pallet supply chain. Understanding these changes is crucial for ensuring supply chain resilience.

Fastmarkets wishes to clarify the conversion factor for Singapore Exchange (SGX) iron ore derivative forward curves data used to assess its low-grade and high-grade iron ore indices.

Explore the efforts of the US government in critical mineral stockpiling and the challenges involved in securing these vital materials.

US corn futures moved higher on Friday November 28, reflecting strong export sales and private export sales reported by the USDA.

Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) is moving to the beat of its own drum. While lumber markets have historically moved in tandem, recent data shows SYP prices are decoupling from other species like Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF). In a post-pandemic market, the correlation between SYP and SPF has plummeted from over 80% to nearly zero. This fundamental shift underscores the growing need for a dedicated hedging tool for the world's fastest-growing lumber market.