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Logistics Dry Bulk Volatility Is No Longer the Risk but the Business Model, Says Sagitta Marine CEO
Dry bulk freight market volatility has shifted from cyclical predictability to disruption-driven uncertainty. Thomas Zaidman, CEO of Sagitta Marine, explains that commercial decisions now hinge on managing geopolitical and climate risks rather than eliminating them. The article examines how Red Sea diversions, Panama Canal restrictions, and algorithmic trading have transformed hedging and contracting strategies.
Commodities Copper Market Faces Volatility on West Asia Developments, US-Iran Tensions
Copper prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming months due to the US-Iran conflict and ongoing tariff uncertainty, according to analysts. The metal hit a 6-week high on supply tightness, with LME three-month contracts around $13,800/tonne. BMI raised its forecast to $12,700/tonne, citing supply-side pressures and AI-fuelled optimism.
Logistics Seahawk Research Shows Shipping Volatility Can Diversify Investment Portfolios
Frankfurt-based Seahawk Investments released research arguing that divergence across shipping sub-sectors can be exploited for portfolio diversification via long-short equity investing. The study shows that replacing half of traditional equity allocation with its long-short fund lifted Sharpe ratio from 0.49 to 0.73, reduced volatility, and increased annualised returns. The fund showed low correlation with equity and bond markets.
Commodities Weather Shocks, Structural Weaknesses Fuel Volatility in Coffee, Cocoa, Tea Prices, Says FAO
A new FAO report highlights that weather-related shocks remain the primary driver of price volatility in coffee, cocoa, and tea markets. Supply concentration and growing consumption create fertile ground for swings. Price changes are not transmitted evenly, with producers bearing the brunt.
Commodities Coffee prices tumble after record rally as El Niño fears and ICE margin hike fuel volatility
Coffee prices on the ICE exchange tumbled on Friday, with arabica down as much as 8%, after a record rally earlier in the week. The U.S. Climate Prediction Center forecast an 81% chance of a very strong El Niño, while ICE raised margin requirements, reducing liquidity and increasing volatility. Cocoa futures also plunged 10% but remained on track for strong weekly gains.
Business Kospi's AI Rally Collapses: South Korean Benchmark Tumbles 7%, Sidecar Triggered
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI tumbled over 7% on Tuesday, reversing from record highs, as investors sold AI-heavy technology stocks despite strong Samsung earnings. The Korea Exchange activated a sell-side sidecar, and the rout hit major names like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Hanwha Ocean.
Logistics 2026 State of Logistics Report: Volatility Becomes Permanent as U.S. Logistics Costs Fall to $2.4 Trillion
The 2026 State of Logistics Report, released Tuesday by Kearney and Penske Logistics for CSCMP, declares supply chain volatility the new normal. U.S. business logistics costs fell to $2.4 trillion (7.8% of GDP) from $2.6 trillion in 2025. Five structural forces—including asymmetric growth and tariff volatility—drive the environment, while AI reaches commercial returns in defined applications.
Commodities Gold whipsaws in choppy trading as US completes new Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz closed
Gold experienced sharp swings after the US completed fresh strikes against Iran, which prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. Bullion rose as much as 1.1% after an earlier drop near $4,000/oz, while US inflation accelerated to 4.2% year-over-year in May, driven by war-induced energy costs. Trade executives face heightened uncertainty over shipping routes and inflation.
Finance Rupee-Dollar Movement Driven by Global and Domestic Factors, Sitharaman Says RBI Steps In Only to Curb Volatility
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that rupee-dollar movements are driven by global and domestic factors such as US Fed policy, foreign capital flows, and currency crashes in Japan and Korea. She emphasised that the RBI intervenes only to curb excessive volatility, not to fix the exchange rate, using foreign exchange reserves sparingly.
Business India's Investment Appeal Strong Amid Volatility: BofA Chief
Bank of America's India CEO, Vikram Sahu, emphasizes the enduring interest in India from strategic investors despite current market volatility. He notes that while foreign institutional investor participation is low, the fundamentals remain strong, with potential growth in manufacturing.