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Barchart Launches cmdtyView to Revolutionize Physical Grain Trading

CHICAGO, IL – October 16, 2018 – Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology, is pleased to announce the launch of cmdtyView, a market leading research, analysis and trading platform for agricultural commodity professionals. Sitting within Barchart’s cmdty product line, cmdtyView includes global exchange

Cement manufacturers target hinterlands to boost market share

Cement manufacturers are moving into hinterlands with the introduction of aggressive distribution network into remote areas in a bid to expand their market share. The renewed aggression in the distribution of products is reflected in the brands’ delivery of their products directly to distributors in

Zimbabwe: Gold Trades Lower

According to Angel Commodities, yesterday, spot gold prices declined by 0,78 percent to close at 1191. On the MCX, gold prices followed the same trend and declined 0,49 percent during the same time frame. Yesterday, spot gold prices declined by 0,78 percent to close at

How commodity exchanges can help Africa’s fragmented farmers

Introduction Africa’s smallholder farmers have long been victim to fragmented, disorganised markets where they have had to sell their products for lower than the market price. Commodity exchanges offer more stable, more ethical trading platforms whereby farmers can benefit from fairer transactions and learn how

Ethiopia: Coffee, Tea Exports Generate $82m

Ethiopia generated 82 million dollars in the month of August, exporting 24,891tn of coffee, tea and spices. The revenue is 87pc of the target. Coffee, the nation’s major agricultural export commodity, took the lion’s share in value and volume, generating 80.61 million dollars from 23,694tn

Africa’s Biggest Exports

A wide range of products are exported from African economies The African continent is endowed with plenty of natural resources that help boost the economic growth of member states. The natural resources in Africa range all the way from gold and diamonds to agricultural products

Zimbabwe: Gold Trades Lower

According to Angel Commodities, yesterday, spot gold prices declined by 0,78 percent to close at 1191. On the MCX, gold prices followed the same trend and declined 0,49 percent during the same time frame. Yesterday, spot gold prices declined by 0,78 percent to close at

How to Calculate Price Moves When Trading Commodities

When trading commodities we calculate their price moves in a measurement called ticks. A tick is therefore the smallest possible price change for any commodity-based instrument and the size of a tick will be unique to each instrument in question. For example, if an ounce of gold is