The Commodities Economy with Fexingo: Oil, Gold, Wheat, and Raw Material Markets

Episode 81 of The Commodities Economy examines the surprising divergence between copper and oil markets as the Iran truce sends crude lower but industrial metals rally. With copper futures up nearly 4% over five days while WTI crude struggles above $70, we unpack what this split tells us about the real economy vs. geopolitical risk. Lucas and Luna discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling on Fed independence, the Citi Wealth call to move out of cash, and the latest CPI data are reshaping the commodities landscape. They explain why copper's gain might signal genuine industrial demand rather than just a risk-on bounce, and what oil's slide despite the Strait of Hormuz truce means for inflation expectations. A focused look at two key commodity moves and what they reveal about mid-2026 markets.

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Episode 80 of The Commodities Economy digs into the stark divergence between oil and copper in late June 2026. While crude tumbled below $70 on a sudden U.S.-Iran ceasefire, copper jumped 4.6% in five days, defying the broader commodities sell-off. Lucas and Luna explore what's driving the red metal: Chinese stimulus, AI data-center demand, and the energy transition's steel-and-copper backbone. They also unpack why oil's geopolitical risk premium evaporated overnight, and what the 10-year breakeven inflation rate falling to 2.20% means for commodity investors. A focused look at two commodities telling very different stories about the global economy.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the strange disconnect between escalating geopolitical risk in the Strait of Hormuz and falling crude oil prices. With Brent crude down nearly six percent over the past week and WTI dropping past $70 a barrel, they unpack the real forces at play: softening global demand, rising OPEC+ spare capacity, and the market's shifting focus from supply shocks to economic slowdown. They also explore what this means for energy stocks like ExxonMobil and Chevron, and whether the sell-off signals a deeper pessimism about the global economy. Plus, a listener-supported model keeps the show ad-free, and the hosts explain how you can help.

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Coffee futures have plunged 9.3% in the past week, even as the market digests the fallout from a devastating frost in Brazil's arabica-growing regions. Lucas and Luna examine why the fear trade is fading, the role of hedge fund positioning on the ICE exchange, and what the collapse in KC futures says about commodity momentum in a risk-off environment. They also explore the disconnect between physical supply worries and paper-market liquidation, and what the coffee crash might signal for other soft commodities.

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Crude oil has plunged over 7% in the past five days even as a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Lucas and Luna unpack the disconnect: why the market is shrugging off a supply chokepoint threat. They look at demand fears from a slowing global economy, the OPEC+ production picture, and what the futures curve says about trader sentiment. Plus, a quick honest moment about how the show stays ad-free. If you've ever wondered why oil sometimes ignores the headlines, this episode walks through the numbers and the logic.

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Episode 76 of The Commodities Economy breaks down the coffee market's stunning rally in late June 2026, when coffee futures surged 3.5% in a single week even as crude oil, copper, silver, and cotton all tumbled. Lucas and Luna examine the weather-driven supply shock from Brazil's frost threat, the role of arabica inventory data from the ICE exchange, and why this coffee spike looks different from the 2021 rally. They also discuss what a sustained coffee price increase means for inflation expectations, consumer behavior, and the broader commodity landscape. Hosts explain the mechanics of a frost-driven crop scare, the difference between arabica and robusta, and why coffee's supply chain is uniquely vulnerable to climate volatility. A self-contained deep dive for listeners who want to understand one commodity in detail, with no prior knowledge assumed.

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In this episode of The Commodities Economy, Lucas and Luna unpack why crude oil prices dropped more than 7% in five days even as headlines warned of Iranian drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. They examine the disconnect between geopolitical risk and market pricing, the role of slowing global demand, and what the shift in oil's risk premium means for traders and consumers. With WTI crude at $69.42 and Brent at $72.72, the hosts draw on recent CPI data showing inflation above 4% and the ten-year breakeven rate rising to 2.21. They also discuss why energy stocks like ConocoPhillips fell more than crude itself. This episode offers a specific, data-driven look at how markets price — and sometimes dismiss — geopolitical events in 2026.

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Episode 74 of The Commodities Economy drills into a striking divergence in June 2026: corn futures are up 7.7% in the last five days while wheat and soybeans barely move. Lucas and Luna unpack the data behind the move – from ethanol blending mandates to export bookings and the U.S.-Iran peace deal's impact on fertilizer costs. They also connect the corn surge to the broader sell-off in gold and crude, asking whether the commodity cycle is rotating from macro hedges to real-ag demand. Along the way, Lucas shares why the CPI and PCE data still matter for crop input costs, and Luna questions whether this corn rally has legs into harvest. Specific, grounded, and built for listeners who want to understand one market move without the noise.

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Episode 73 of The Commodities Economy looks at the soybean rally that has pushed prices up 3.7 percent in a week, while corn has barely moved. Lucas and Luna dig into the crop-cycle dynamics driving the divergence: a wet spring in the Midwest delayed corn planting but gave soybeans a window, and Chinese demand for protein feed is pulling in soybean exports. They also examine the broader commodity backdrop—crude oil down, gold sliding—and what the soybean-corn spread says about farmer planting decisions and global protein demand. With specific data from June 25, 2026, the hosts explain why this isn't just a weather story but a structural shift in the agricultural market.

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On this episode of The Commodities Economy, Lucas and Luna break down a striking divergence in the grain pits: soybeans are up nearly 2 percent over the past week while corn has barely budged. They examine the specific drivers behind soybean's strength — tight old-crop supplies, strong Chinese demand, and a late planting window that's squeezing yield expectations. The conversation also touches on how the broader commodity sell-off in oil and metals is leaving grains in a category of their own, and what the bull spread in soybean futures tells us about market psychology. If you've been watching the soybean-corn ratio widen and wondering whether it signals a planting shift next season, this episode covers the data and the logic. No hot takes, just the fundamentals.

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