Discover the inflation risks of fiat and commodity money, their core differences, and the implications for financial ...

Today’s commodity markets are no longer shaped primarily by cyclical demand or short-term disruptions. They are being reshaped by structural forces—geopolitics, industrial policy, underinvestment and ...

There were plenty of double-digit percentage gains in the commodities asset class in January 2026, with precious metals leading the way on the upside until January 30, when prices collapsed. Energy ...

Knowing what’s in an exchange-traded fund is usually as easy as clicking a button, since the funds are transparent about their daily holdings. But understanding the fund’s investment strategy is an ...

A version of this article previously appeared in the November 2021 issue of Morningstar ETFInvestor. Download a complimentary copy of Morningstar ETFInvestor by visiting the website. Commodities ...

Many industries sell products that are essentially identical to those sold by competitors. These products are commodities -- they are interchangeable with products from other companies and compete for ...

Commodities such as grains, basic food products, metals and energy products trade through standardized contracts called futures contracts. A commodity futures contract is for the future delivery of a ...

Developing countries reliant on commodity exports see the fate of their exchange rates tied to fickle commodity markets For decades, economists have tried with little success to model long-run ...

VWOB's price stability is supported by historically low EM credit spreads and positive commodity momentum benefiting emerging market economies. The fund's moderate-to-high risk profile stems from its ...