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Commodities Trading Club
International Trade and Development
Exploring the Dynamics of the Markets that Run the World.
About us
The Commodities Trading Club is a student-led community at Northeastern University. The club strives to create a learning platform for students interested in the physical commodities trading industry — covering energy, metals, and agricultural commodities. Members study and write articles on topics like commodity fundamentals, supply and demand dynamics, pricing and hedging, commodity trade finance, recent events, and sustainability practices. Looking ahead, the club eagerly welcomes professionals from the commodities trading industry as guest speakers, allowing students to gain valuable insights from their experiences.
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Great podcast recommendations for those interested in the physical commodities space
Commodities | Physical Trading & Customer Success | Metals and Mining | Supply Chain Execution
4 #commodity themed podcasts that I highly recommend to professional peers and aspiring students seeking education, market insights or simply enjoyable listening. All four podcasts’ host produce unique content, thank to their distinct career backgrounds, platforms and interview styles. The way I learn from them is different too, and my personal keyword can give you some ideas. 🤓 1️⃣Strong Source - Hosted by Martijn Bron & Alexander Sterk - Sophisticated coffee chat: with light and insightful conversations ☕️ - Personal top 1 in terms of listening frequency and repetition. As experienced ex-traders, Alex and Martijn engage in casual, intellectually stimulating dialogues with star figures from top companies. Whether you are new to the industry or have years of experience, you will find value in their discussions. 2️⃣Born Scrappy - Hosted by Stuart Kagan - Aim high and stay grounded: balancing visionary ambition with down-to-earth business operations ✨ - While recycle metals is not by definition a commodity (yet!), I doubt anyone can challenge its increasing importance and huge potential in Metals space. Looking into and backstage of the contents, you see a company founder juggling business operations, personal sharing, social media, and latest technology (check out their killer scrap app!). I personally find such business model exiting, modern, and formidable compétions to international trading houses with long histories. 3️⃣Merchant Diary - Hosted by Damien Würsten & Nick Mazda - Harnessing maximum power of social media for business success and industry education 📱 - It is easy to see Damien as a passionate serial entrepreneur in the commodities space, whether you come across him through podcast, newsletter or YouTube. The mix of contents have a strong influencer vibe, as well as relevant and practical insights. To name a few topics: how much capital is needed to start a commodity trading company, what’s the trending product in xx market, how to deal with late payments - all guaranteed to capture attention. 4️⃣The HC Commodities Podcast - Hosted by Paul Chapman & HC Group - The information Walmart for learning about commodities 🛒 - My first reactions to discovering this podcast are: “how have I only discovered it just now?”and “well, I am certainly not going to finish them”. With 222 episodes aired of various topics and guests, you are bond to find episodes of your specific interests. In the end, one can’t really go wrong with any of these podcasts. Huge shout out to all the hosts and teams who make possible these accessible, free and valuable resources, thank you! 🙌 An interesting #suggestion/request to creators: apart from Apple and Spotify, why not consider China’s most popular platform for organic podcasts, Xiao Yuzhou (little universe)? There is a strong and huge base of eager listeners who are restricted by media channel limitations. 😉 #PodcastRecommendations #IndustryInsiders
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Commodities Trading Club reposted this
We are excited to welcome back the Commodities Trading Club by Northeastern University students to Energy Trading Week Americas! 🇺🇲 https://lnkd.in/dbBqCU5R It was fantastic to have them at our recent Commodity Trading Week Americas event, where they had the opportunity to meet with industry professionals. We're delighted they will be joining us again. This initiative supports the next generation of industry leaders by partnering with student societies and offering opportunities to gain industry insights through our events and networking with professionals. The Commodities Trading Club aims to create a learning platform for students interested in the physical commodities trading industry, covering energy, metals, and agricultural commodities. 📊🌾🔋 If you’d like to get involved under our Future Leaders Initiative, get in touch with Jessica at jessica@commoditiespeople.com. Together, let's shape the future of the energy and commodities industry! https://lnkd.in/eKRx47hG #EnergyTradingWeek #FutureLeaders #CommodityMarkets #StudentEmpowerment #CommoditiesTradingClub #Networking #IndustryInsights #Education #CareerGrowth Hari Ghatole
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Commodities Trading Club reposted this
I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend the Commodity Trading Week event in Stamford, CT, alongside fellow members from the Commodities Trading Club at Northeastern University. We had great conversations with professionals in the industry and learned a lot! Commodities People #CommodityTradingWeek
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Interesting article on how telecom giants are recycling old copper wiring: - AT&T Inc, BT Group Plc, Orange SA, and other global telecommunications giants are capitalizing on an untapped source of revenue by recovering copper wiring from their outdated infrastructure as they shift to fiber-optic cables. - An estimated 800,000 metric tons of copper, worth over $7 billion at current prices, could be recovered in the next decade. https://lnkd.in/dxrt-TEj
Buried Fortune of Old Copper Wire Is Worth Billions to Telcos
bloomberg.com
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We are excited to partner with Commodity Trading Week Americas !
We are delighted to welcome the Commodities Trading Club by Northeastern University students to our 'Future Leaders Initiative' at Commodity Trading Week Americas – our first US partnership with more to come soon! This initiative supports the next generation of industry leaders by partnering with student societies and offering opportunities to gain industry insights through our events and networking with professionals. "The Commodities Trading Club, founded by graduate students from Northeastern University, aims to create a learning platform for students interested in the physical commodities trading industry, covering energy, metals, and agricultural commodities. Members study and write articles on commodity fundamentals, supply and demand dynamics, pricing and hedging, commodity trade finance, recent events, and sustainability practices. The club eagerly welcomes professionals from the commodities trading industry as guest speakers, allowing students to gain valuable insights from their experiences". If you wish to get involved in the Future Leaders Initiative (https://lnkd.in/e6VmfCjd) as a student society or corporate participant, please drop Jessica a line at jessica@commoditiespeople.com We look forward to having you at Commodity Trading Week Americas! https://lnkd.in/g_Gv5ZJZ #CommodityTradingWeek #FutureLeaders #CommoditiesTrading #IndustryLeaders
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Dive into our latest report on the fundamentals of crude oil and its importance in the global energy landscape. This report covers the diverse uses of crude oil, important statistics, current supply and demand dynamics, and the emerging challenges and opportunities as we shift towards cleaner energy alternatives. Stay tuned for an in-depth report on crude oil pricing, trading, shipping and transformations.
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Insights from World Bank's Commodity Markets Outlook (April 2024) Overall Trends: Commodity prices are expected to decline in the next two years, but will still remain about 38% above the levels seen before the pandemic. Supply and Demand Factors: The market is currently experiencing tight supply conditions, which, coupled with modest improvements in economic activity, could lead to significant price fluctuations. Clean Energy Initiatives: The rapid growth in investments for clean energy technologies is creating demand for base metals, significantly impacting their prices. Geopolitical Tensions: Heightened geopolitical tensions are increasing the risks of major price spikes across various commodities. Energy, Agriculture, and Metals: Energy: The energy index is set to decline by 3% in 2024 and a further 4% in 2025, except for oil, which is expected to rise to $84 per barrel in 2024 due to tight supply and geopolitical tensions. Prices are predicted to moderate to $79 per barrel in 2025. Agriculture: Agricultural commodity prices are anticipated to decrease, with food commodities dropping by 6% in 2024 and 4% in 2025. Beverage prices, particularly for coffee and cocoa, will spike this year due to supply shortages but are expected to decrease in 2025. Metals: Metal prices will see little change, with a slight increase driven by demand from clean energy initiatives and recovering industrial activity. Iron ore prices will continue to decline due to reduced demand from the property sector. https://lnkd.in/d3F_Q9en
Commodity Markets Outlook, April 2024
openknowledge.worldbank.org