Fastmarkets Forest Products
Fastmarkets Forest Products is the leading source of independent market intelligence for the global pulp, paper and packaging industry, as well as for lumber and wood products. Fastmarkets delivers benchmark prices and analytical depth that industry leaders rely on to navigate market volatility with confidence. As the only IOSCO certified price reporting agency covering key pulp & paper and wood product grades, Fastmarkets provides transparency and methodological rigour across all assessments. We also offer short and long term forecasts, comprehensive asset and mill level data, and cost, energy and emissions benchmarking across every major producing region.
February WASDE Report Delivers a Nothingburger
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report arrived with few surprises, leaving markets largely unfazed. USDA’s numbers showed only modest adjustments—corn export forecasts rose by 100 million bushels, nudging U.S. ending stocks down to 289 million, while domestic soybean...
Electrification Is Necessary for Canadian Mining to Compete Against China
The interview with David Willick, Schneider Electric’s VP for North American mining, centers on Canada’s urgent need to electrify its mining sector to stay competitive against China’s overwhelming dominance in critical‑mineral processing. Willick outlines how Schneider Electric enables customers to...
55 North Mining: The Economic Upside of US$5,000 Gold & High-Grade Project Next to Alamos Gold
55 North Mining (CSE:FFF) CEO Bruce Reid highlighted that its Last Hope gold project sits just 20 kilometres from Alamos Gold’s Lynn Lake operation in Manitoba’s Lynn Lake Greenstone Belt. The project boasts high‑grade gold intercepts, which under a $5,000‑per‑ounce...
Why Gold Is Suddenly Taking Off
USCF Investments’ CEO John Love explained the USG ETF, which blends physical gold exposure with quarterly option‑derived income, offering a rare income‑focused precious‑metal vehicle. The discussion also covered the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K‑1 Fund, designed to capture broad...
New Found Gold (TSXV:NFG) - Meet the Team - Hashim Ahmed
The video features a candid interview with Hashim Ahmed, the newly appointed CFO of Newfound Gold (TSXV:NFG). Ahmed outlines his 20‑year track record in mining finance, from senior roles at Balac, Jaguar Mining, and Manderlay Resources, and explains why the...
Key Takeaways From IEA's Q1 2026 Gas Market Report
The International Energy Agency’s Q1 2026 gas market report highlights a turning point for global gas dynamics as winter weather and geopolitical tensions reignite price volatility while storage levels dip. Demand growth that surged in 2024 stalled in 2025, falling to its...
Feb 09 | Closing Market Report
The Illinois Public Media closing market report aired on February 9, 2026, delivering CME settlement prices, expert commentary from market analyst Kurt Kimmel, USDA updates, and information on upcoming agricultural events. Prices showed modest declines: March corn settled at $4.28, down...
Solar Is Making It Easier to Get Electricity To Everyone
The video highlights a growing movement to use solar energy as a catalyst for genuine electrification in underserved communities, emphasizing that true access means reliable, high‑quality power rather than a single bulb or charger. The speaker argues that vulnerable populations,...
Peak Oil (Not!), Peak Dispatchability, and WEF Risks | Frankly 124
The video ties together three seemingly disparate trends—record‑high crude oil output, a long‑term erosion of dispatchable power in the United States, and escalating geopolitical and ecological risks highlighted by the World Economic Forum. U.S. crude and condensate reached an all‑time peak...
Cattle Markets | Don Close | February 06, 2026
The interview with Don Close, senior analyst at Terran, at the 2026 NCBA cattle convention highlighted an unprecedented surge in beef prices, positioning the cattle sector at a historic high point. Close emphasized that despite recent tariff uncertainties, the market...
Oil Changed How We Pay For Things
The video highlights how petroleum fuels the modern payment system, from the plastic cards in our wallets to the digital devices that process transactions. Credit, debit and gift cards are made of PVC, a petroleum‑derived polymer, while many new banknotes use...
Free Virtual Silver Conference Feb 14 at 8am ET
The video announces a free virtual Silver Conference set for Saturday, February 14 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, aimed at addressing the recent turbulence in precious‑metal markets. Over the past weeks silver plunged 30% in a single session—the steepest one‑day decline...
Podcast Episode: What’s Driving the Surge in Energy Jobs?
The IA’s "Everything Energy" podcast examines why the energy sector is experiencing a pronounced surge in employment, adding more than five million jobs globally since 2019 and now employing roughly 75 million people. Energy jobs grew at nearly twice the...
Dr. Nomi Prins: Why Gold Will Go To $10,000, Still 'Early Innings' For Silver & Critical Minerals
Dr. Nomi Prins, economist and founder of Princite Global, warned that gold could eventually reach $10,000 an ounce while silver remains in its "early innings," driven by a confluence of geopolitical tension, central‑bank buying and a looming supply crunch. She...
The World Decides: Clean Energy or Oil & Gas? Ep243: Damilola Ogunbiyi
The episode centers on a conversation with Damilola Ogunbiyi, UN Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All, about whether the world’s energy future will be decided by oil and gas or by clean power, with a particular focus on the...
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Positioning for What’s Next in Markets | The Macro Show [FREE EDITION]
The Macro Show’s free edition opened with Emma Vlic and Hedgei CEO Keith McCulla outlining their daily decision‑making framework. Their process begins at 4:30 a.m. with AI‑enhanced data feeds, then narrows to three macro signals that drive trade ideas: Asian equity...
Finding Worthwhile Energy Stocks Amid Rising Risk
The Stansbury Investor Hour featured Josh Young of Bison Interests, a small‑cap oil and gas specialist, discussing how to locate attractive energy equities as geopolitical uncertainty rises. Young highlighted Bison’s near‑400% gain since 2015 despite the sector’s 65% drop, attributing success...
Next-Gen Nuclear and the Rise of SMRs with Carlos Torres Diaz and Natura Resources' Douglass Robison
The episode of "Let’s Talk Energy" spotlights the accelerating push for small modular reactors (SMRs) as a potential source of firm, carbon‑free electricity. Host Noah Brener interviews Doug Robinson, CEO of Nura Resources, about the company’s plan to build the...
Levelling the Playing Field with OilX Data | The Rise of Quantamental Trading
The video introduces OilX’s new data‑as‑a‑service platform that aims to democratize access to granular physical‑commodity information, positioning it as a catalyst for the emerging “quantamental” trading paradigm. By stripping away legacy costs and offering standardized, real‑time datasets, OilX lowers entry barriers...
Decoding Carbon Markets: CORSIA Trends & 2026 Forecast with Josh Cowley
The video reviews the latest developments in the CORSIA carbon offset market and projects its trajectory through 2026, highlighting the first batch of CORSIA‑eligible credits and the regulatory environment shaping supply and demand. In November, more than 1.5 million credits were tagged...