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Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston and Medellín. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
Commodity Pricing Benchmarks: A Procurement Guide for Industrial Buyers
A guide to commodity benchmark pricing across energy, edible oils, beef, and coffee, with practical guidance on fixed, floating, collar, and average-price contract mechanisms.
Q2 2025 Crude Differentials: Brent/WTI Spread Compression and Implications for Atlantic Basin Arbitrage
A May 2025 market note: the Brent/WTI spread narrowed as US crude exports held firm and Cushing inventories drew down. We analyze the structural factors and procurement implications for refiners operating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Crack Spreads, Basis, and Floating-Price Contracts: A Commodity Pricing Mechanics Guide
Deep-dive into Platts Window assessments, crack spread calculations, CBOT basis pricing, and Bursa Malaysia palm oil settlement mechanics — with practical contract structuring guidance for procurement teams managing price exposure.
Editorial Teams
- Crude Differentials
- Refined Products
- Fuel Specifications
- Palm Oil Markets
- RSPO Supply
- Vegetable Oil Spreads
- Beef Export Rules
- EUDR Due Diligence
- Colombian Coffee
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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