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Why do humans feel the need to ask why? It’s a question that’s shaped our existence for millennia. From the dawn of civilisation to the present day, our need for...

Data is the backbone of decision-making in today’s organisations, but its true value can only be unlocked through a clear, well-structured journey. This journey starts with the collection of raw...

Trust is the invisible foundation that keeps our lives moving. When you step into a taxi, you trust the driver to get you to your destination safely. When you visit...

Today’s commodities markets are more unpredictable than ever. Geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and the energy transition contribute to volatility, attracting new entrants such as banks and tech-focused trading players. To...

Today’s commodities markets are more unpredictable than ever. Geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and the energy transition contribute to volatility, attracting new entrants such as banks and tech-focused trading players. To...

In the early days of commodities trading, access to information relied heavily on personal networks, political influence, and on-the-ground logistics. Availability of capital created an asymmetry of information, where the...

The most successful commodities trading firms don’t rely solely on intuition: they harness advanced data capabilities and invest heavily in their technology teams. Take Citadel, for example. When Enron, a...

Today’s commodities markets are more unpredictable than ever. Geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and the energy transition are all contributing to the volatility. To manage risks and find new opportunities in...

As data becomes more democratised, new players are entering the commodities space, ramping up the competition. Today, success hinges less on having access to data and more on how you...