Most commodity futures markets exhibit what can be described as a whiplash effect. At times, the price for a nearby futures contract is lower than that of further-away months, at other times, the nearby contracts trade at higher prices than the further-away months, and in yet other instances, the forward price curve has the shape of a lopsided smile.

From their inception, commodity futures markets have been accused of being gambling dens.

Successful investors in commodity markets are more often wrong than right. Read that again! Yes, you read it well.

Corn has become a part of our lifestyle. Watching a movie is incomplete without popcorn. Healthy breakfast? Cornflakes are the main choice of cereal. Family gathering in Puncak is best accompanied by warm roasted corn. Afternoon tea, delicious while snacking. Crispy Corn Fritters? That's enough, don't think about it anymore.

As Indonesia's staple food, price fluctuations will usually be an indicator for the community about the economic situation and national agricultural performance. For example, when the price of rice rises along with the long dry season (which destroys the farmers' rice)

Kenaikan harga daging sudah menjadi hal yang lumrah menjelang hari-hari besar, seperti Lebaran, tahun baru, dan lain-lain. Menu-menu seperti rendang, opor daging, semur daging, BBQ, dan shabu-shabu selalu identik dengan perayaan-perayaan tersebut.

Kompetisi akan keamanan cadangan energi dan diversifikasi pasokan energi telah menempatkan gas alam ke dalam agenda geopolitik, terutama antara AS dan China sebagai dua negara dengan perekonomian terbesar dan penghasil emisi terbesar.

“Essential oils quickly becoming nature’s liquid gold for Australian farmers” – the headline of an article of the Australian Broadcasting Service.[1] Ninety per cent of these oils are exported, mostly for use in the food, personal care, health and beauty industries. Global demand is booming.