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Commodities

Learn how raw materials shape global markets

Lessons
1
Introduction to Commodities
Trading Earth’s essentials
Discover what commodities are and how they impact the global economy.
2
Commodities That Move the World
From copper to coffee
Explore the most important commodities and their role in the economy.
3
Inside Commodity Markets
Leveling up commodities
Learn about spot prices, futures, and commodity funds.
4
Retail Access to Commodities
Tools for retail investors 
Learn how beginners can gain exposure to commodities, from ETFs to producer stocks.
5
Commodity Supply Chains
From mine to market
Explore how commodities move through global supply chains — and the environmental and ethical challenges along the way.
6
Benchmarking and Pricing Power
Brent, WTI, and beyond 
Learn how commodity benchmarks shape global prices and why they matter for producers, traders, and investors.
7
Commodities as Strategic Assets
Power, politics, and supply chains 
Learn how governments and companies use key commodities to shape global influence and policy.
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