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There’s a popular story in commodities trading, and one that we’ve reported on quite a bit: that data is more democratised than ever. On the one hand, it definitely feels...

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Commodities Trading: Data Democracy or Data Oligarchy?

Commodities Trading: Data Democracy or Data Oligarchy?

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At Cititec, we talk for a living. That means we’re the first to hear about what’s going on in the commodities world. Whether it’s through news sources or, as Marvin...

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Monthly Commodities News Roundup – July ’25

Monthly Commodities News Roundup – July ’25

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Commodities trading has long been underserved when it comes to technology and technical talent.  Kulwant Bhatia, a tech leader with over 15 years of experience in commodities, has worked across...

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Where Are All the Technologists in Commodities Trading?

Where Are All the Technologists in Commodities Trading?

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There’s a difference between building trading systems and using them, and few understand that better than Kulwant Bhatia. He began his career as a software engineer before pivoting to writing algorithms,...

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Building Tech for Commodities Traders: Five Key Lessons

Building Tech for Commodities Traders: Five Key Lessons

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In many commodities markets, trading still happens over the phone. A squawk comes through: “Sep offered 703.” A trader glances up. That same contract was 711 just an hour ago....

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From Squawk to Signal: Turning Market Noise into Commodities Trading Edge

From Squawk to Signal: Turning Market Noise into Commodities Trading Edge

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We spoke with Navin Parasram, Head of Trading at Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy producer and service provider, about what good digital transformation should look like and what technologists and...

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Lessons on Digital Transformation From Alpiq’s Head of Trading

Lessons on Digital Transformation From Alpiq’s Head of Trading

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At Cititec, we talk for a living. That means we’re the first to hear about what’s going on in the commodities world. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments in...

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Monthly Commodities News Roundup – June ’25

Monthly Commodities News Roundup – June ’25

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Back in the day, everyone relied on information from a handful of global weather providers. These were run by large national agencies that could afford to operate expensive supercomputers to...

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The Future of Weather Forecasting Is Here, and It’s Built for Energy Traders

The Future of Weather Forecasting Is Here, and It’s Built for Energy Traders

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From price forecasting and risk management to automating compliance and optimising execution, AI is reshaping how commodities trading firms operate. As adoption spreads, deeper questions are surfacing. Not just how...

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From Forecasts to Final Calls: Navigating AI’s Role in Commodities Trading

From Forecasts to Final Calls: Navigating AI’s Role in Commodities Trading

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