Commodities Edge Roundtable: The Year Ahead for Commodities in 2019

The video discusses the current trends and future outlooks for various commodities, including gold, soybeans, natural gas, and oil. Gold is seen as a safe haven amid market volatility, with increased ETF inflows. The soybean market is influenced by Chinese demand and price changes, affecting planting decisions. Natural gas experiences continued volatility due to production and export dynamics, with weather as a key factor. The oil market faces volatility, with OPEC's production cuts playing a significant role in price stability.

What factors are contributing to the current volatility in gold prices?

What are the implications of increased ETF inflows for the gold market?

How have soybean prices affected farmers' decisions regarding planting in 2019?

What trends in natural gas production and exports were observed in 2018, and how are they expected to continue in 2019?

Discuss the impact of OPEC's production cuts on the oil market in 2019.

How does the relationship between oil prices and equity markets manifest in recent trends?

What role does uncertainty in the global economy play in commodity price fluctuations?