Commodity Prices
3 articles

Markets
El Niño's Price Surge Challenges Global Economic Shifts in Agricultural Markets
Cocoa prices surged 250% and sugar hit a decade high during the 2023-2024 El Niño, signaling a new era of climate-driven commodity market upheaval.
Olivia Hartwell·September 8, 2026

Markets
US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs, Potential Global Market Impact
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, even as the official unemployment rate dipped from 4.
Olivia Hartwell·August 10, 2026

Markets
Global Central Banks Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Market Volatility
A cautious "wait-and-see" approach is being adopted by central banks worldwide as they confront a complex mix of geopolitical risk, commodity-driven inflation, and slowing economic momentum.
Olivia Hartwell·April 2, 2026