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Mon, Feb 16th, 2026

Andrew Hecht

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026

Andrew Hecht

Andrew Hecht

Andrew Hecht is a commodities trader and analyst with over forty years of experience. He began his career at Philipp Brothers, the world's leading merchant physical commodities trading company, in the 1970s through the 1990s. Hecht spent two decades with Philipp Brothers working in the commodities division, Salomon Brothers division, and at Phibro Energy where he ran trading, sales, and marketing in a wide range of commodity products. He subsequently worked with banks, hedge funds, and institutions trading commodities and managing risk. The business took him around the globe to assist producers and consumers. 

Andy has taught at the university level and writes prolifically on commodities for many portals. He has been one of the top-rated and followed contributors at Seeking Alpha and other sites, including Barchart over the past years.

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Will Bitcoin Recover?

Bitcoin, the highly volatile leader of the cryptocurrency asset class, experienced another in a long series of corrections, taking the price over 52% lower from the record high in October 2025 to the low...

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Why Is Crude Oil Trending Higher?

NYMEX crude oil futures have moved steadily higher since the lows in mid-December, gaining more than $10 per barrel at their most recent high. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have pushed the energy...

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USO : 76.22 (-0.21%)
UCO : 22.51 (-0.44%)
BNO : 31.89 (+0.03%)
SCO : 16.17 (+0.81%)
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After trading above $7.80 per MMBtu in late January, natural gas prices have fallen to less than half that level in February. Seasonality over the coming months favors the downside for the volatile energy...

NGH26 : 3.021 (-6.85%)
UNG : 12.44 (+0.08%)
BOIL : 18.97 (-0.21%)
KOLD : 20.63 (+0.15%)
Is Copper’s Bullish Trend Still Intact?

Copper prices reached a new record high in late January and fell more than $1 per pound before recovering. Despite the increased volatility, copper’s bullish trend remains intact in February 2026.

CPER : 35.56 (+0.14%)
P0Y00 : 12,881.00s (+0.04%)
HGH26 : 5.7675 (-0.61%)
Is Platinum Still a Buy After the Correction?

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PLJ26 : 2,032.4 (-2.15%)
PPLT : 186.98 (+3.00%)
Was Risk in Gold and Silver too High and What are Mining Shares Signaling?

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SIH26 : 76.830 (-1.45%)
PLJ26 : 2,032.4 (-2.15%)
GCJ26 : 5,017.7 (-0.57%)
PAH26 : 1,726.00 (+1.33%)
Commodity Roundup- January’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Precious metals were running away on the upside until the end of January when gravity hit the high-flying sector. Energy commodities posted across-the-board gains in 2026's first month.

CCH26 : 3,581s (-1.40%)
GFH26 : 366.150s (+0.12%)
SIH26 : 76.830 (-1.45%)
HEJ26 : 91.275s (-0.60%)
ZSH26 : 1133-0s (-0.37%)
QAJ26 : 67.93 (+0.27%)
OJH26 : 184.00s (+8.01%)
CTH26 : 62.11s (-0.29%)
SBH26 : 13.78s (+0.22%)
CLH26 : 63.10 (+0.33%)
ZCH26 : 431-6s (+0.12%)
ZWH26 : 548-6s (-0.68%)
What are the Prospects for Lumber Prices as Spring 2026 Approaches?

We are in the heart of winter in late January, but futures markets are looking forward to spring. Lumber is a seasonal commodity that tends to reach annual highs from March through May, and the price has...

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CUT : 32.70 (-0.04%)
WOOD : 82.32 (-0.15%)
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Will Palladium Prices Continue to Rise in 2026?

Palladium futures rose by 81.51% in 2025, settling at $1,651.40 per ounce on December 31, 2024. In late January, the price was substantially higher as the palladium rally continued.

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Why are U.S. Bonds and Interest Rates Stuck in Neutral in Early 2026?

The U.S. long bond futures and the TLT ETF have remained within their trading ranges since the October 2023 low. While short-term rates have declined, longer-term interest rates remain elevated in late...

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TLT : 89.72 (+0.55%)
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