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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...

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Mastering Data in Commodities: In conversation with Arthur Richier

Mastering Data in Commodities: In conversation with Arthur Richier

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From the Russia-Ukraine conflict to rising tensions in the Middle East, and the ongoing struggle to achieve net zero, the geopolitical landscape is in constant flux. As the world becomes...

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How Geopolitics Is Shaping The E/CTRM Landscape

How Geopolitics Is Shaping The E/CTRM Landscape

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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...

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Mastering Data in Commodities: In Conversation with Anton Bakharevski

Mastering Data in Commodities: In Conversation with Anton Bakharevski

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September 4th, today was supposed to be the day. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule on non-compete clauses which was set to kick in has been blocked. The FTC,...

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Tech Locked In: How Non-Competes Impact The Commodities Sector

Tech Locked In: How Non-Competes Impact The Commodities Sector

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We recently interviewed Matt Whitworth, a seasoned tech leader and founder of PureType, who shared his insights on hiring for emerging programming languages like Elixir. Drawing from his experience scaling...

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Emerging Programming Languages And Why Upskilling Matters

Emerging Programming Languages And Why Upskilling Matters

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In August 2024, Python hit a major milestone by ranking over 18% in the TIOBE Programming Index for the first time – a level of popularity not seen since Java...

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Python in Focus: Web Development or Data Science?

Python in Focus: Web Development or Data Science?

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Python is a programming language that’s rapidly becoming the go-to tool for commodities traders, analysts, and risk managers alike. It’s a curious paradox. On one hand, there’s the stereotype of...

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Python: The Future of Commodities Trading

Python: The Future of Commodities Trading

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When it comes to trading, everyone’s chasing Alpha – their competitive edge. But this quest has led people to some truly crazy places. From deep underground to the far reaches...

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The Pursuit of Alpha: How Far Would You Go?

The Pursuit of Alpha: How Far Would You Go?

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C# is like the best friend in a rom-com – always there, super reliable, ​but never seen as the love interest until the very end. Even though C# ​has been...

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Who cares about C#?

Who cares about C#?

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