HYCM’s Chief Currency Analyst Giles Coghlan explains why it could be a good time to invest in gold, copper and nickel

As the two largest producers of cocoa globally, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have partnered up to form a ‘chocolate OPEC’. The pairs’ ambitions of lifting cocoa farmers out of poverty, however, may be little more than an empty promise

Israel’s winemaking traditions date back thousands of years. Psagot Winery is drawing on this history as it introduces modern technology to its vineyards

Chinese pork production has been devastated by an outbreak of African swine fever. While US farmers would normally be looking to profit, trade tensions mean there is little opportunity to enter the market

The world is facing an urgent water crisis. As demand for the planet’s most important commodity grows, water investment presents long-term opportunities

With gun sales falling for the second consecutive year, some have proclaimed the US firearms market to be in a permanent state of decline

Predicted growth in the electric vehicle market will continue driving demand for battery components. For Finland, this signals a mammoth opportunity

The collapse of Spain’s housing bubble in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis wreaked havoc on the country’s economy. But by placing exports at the heart of its reimagined economic model, Spain looks to be securing its future prosperity

With rapid technological advances and a fragile geopolitical landscape, uncertainty reigns in commodity markets. It is critical, therefore, that companies have access to cutting edge software

Diamonds have traditionally been seen as the riskier alternative to gold as an asset for investors. But as the market begins to open up, this could be about to change

The Egyptian economy may have been hit by two revolutions but it is bouncing back stronger, thanks in large part to its steel industry

Following a rally in Latin American markets, the prices of assets in the region have grown substantially. But are there enough structural reasons to sustain a mid-to-long-term rally, or is it time to take the profits and run?

Woodside Petroleum has shelved a $40bn floating liquefied natural gas project due to falling commodity prices

After decades of conflict, Angola could become a hub for steel production in the region, even despite Africa’s commodities struggles

Australia’s treasurer has revealed in an interview that the price of iron ore could bring serious repercussions for the country’s mining industry