How India's ethanol boom is transforming the country's corn trade flow
India is at the crossroads of transitioning from Asia's primary corn exporter to a net importer amidst growing ethanol production within the country. Is this trend of corn imports going to continue, a...
11 Dec 202411min
After export ban removal, Indian rice enters global markets amid shipping uncertainties
The world's top rice exporter India recently lifted most of the restrictions on its rice exports, which the country placed in July 2023 to control soaring domestic food prices. Price-sensitive rice im...
13 Nov 202421min
The global ripple effects of the 2024 US elections on energy
The outcome of the US presidential election in November will have ripple effects for the international energy picture. In the weeks before the election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are trying to dr...
16 Okt 202415min
How the 2024 elections could reshape US domestic energy policy
Political experts say Nov. 5 will likely become known as one of the most pivotal elections in US history. Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidency, and whether Republicans or Democrat...
14 Okt 202425min
Direct-reduced iron: India carving its path to meet 'green' steel ambitions
India has maintained its position as the world's largest producer of direct-reduced iron (DRI) for several years. As the global race to accelerate energy transition efforts intensifies, DRI has gained...
25 Sep 202413min
Of improving weather and slow demand – are wheat prices headed for a further fall?
In the global wheat markets, recent concerns over a major production cut in Russia, a key exporter, have sparked attention on the supply and demand dynamics. Neighbouring European producers are also f...
3 Juli 202418min
Hot gas summer for a hot power market
With high temperatures moving through the US, multiple regions are preparing for gas and power price volatility. Gas supply constraints or cooling demand could result in power demand spikes. Data cent...
28 Juni 202413min
Container market surge puts different pressure on Americas markets
Global container markets have endured a year of volatility not experienced since the global pandemic in 2020-2021, anchored by the complexity for supply chains as carriers loop around the Cape of Good...
14 Juni 202417min
