Resources

A beginner-friendly place to start.

You do not need prior experience. These resources will help you learn the basic vocabulary and follow commodity markets.

Beginner Articles

Start with the fundamentals.

Article

What Are Futures?

Learn how commodity contracts work.

 Article

What Is Contango?

Understand the shape of a futures curve.

 Article

What Moves Oil Prices?

Explore supply, demand, and geopolitics.

Books and Podcasts

Go deeper.

Books

The World for Sale Javier Blas and Jack Farchy Oil 101 Morgan Downey

Podcasts

Odd Lots Markets, finance, and economics HC Insider Commodity markets and trading careers

Useful Websites

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Market Data

CME Group

Futures contracts, education, and market information.

 Energy Data

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Energy statistics, reports, and inventory data.

 Economic Data

Trading Economics

Commodity prices and macroeconomic indicators.

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