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Wed, Jul 22nd, 2026

Andrew Hecht

Wed, Jul 22nd, 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. 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 many years.

His book, “How to Make Money with Commodities,” was published by McGraw Hill in 2013. 

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When Will Bonds Break Free of the Long-Term Consolidation?

The U.S. 30-year bond futures continue to consolidate in July 2026. Long-term interest rates remain elevated as the legacy of the global pandemic and geopolitical events has caused stubborn inflationary...

ZBU26 : 110-08 (-0.11%)
TLT : 83.62 (-0.05%)
Why Should We Be Cautious in the Stock Market over the Coming Months?

The leading U.S. stock market indices have risen to record highs, and the trend remains bullish in July 2026. However, seasonality and an upcoming event suggest that getting overly bullish over the coming...

$SPX : 7,509.20 (+0.89%)
Why are World Sugar Futures Stuck in Neutral?

World sugar futures on the Intercontinental Exchange have traded in a narrow range of 13.34 to 16.10 cents per pound in 2026. While sugar is consolidating, it has made higher lows since mid-February but...

FLQ26 : 1.92000s (-0.39%)
SDU26 : 36.00s (unch)
SBV26 : 14.75 (-0.87%)
Why is Coffee Back in Bullish Mode?

Nearby ICE Arabica coffee futures prices fell below $2.40 per pound in June, where they found a bottom and then exploded over $1 higher in July. After a correction from the October 2025 record high, coffee...

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Is it Time to Put Natural Gas on Your Radar?

Now that we are in the heart of summer, the shoulder season in natural gas is over, as cooling demand increases natural gas requirements. While the energy commodity that generates electricity tends to...

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TGQ26 : 61.950 (+3.83%)
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What are the Prospects for Palladium Prices?

Like gold, silver, and platinum, palladium prices have been in a bearish trend since the January 2026 highs. Palladium futures broke below technical support levels in June, but the price action in the...

PALL : 23.71 (+1.85%)
PAU26 : 1,312.00 (+1.97%)
Where is the Next Big Move in Platinum?

Precious metals have remained in bearish trends since the late January 2026 highs. Platinum rose to a new record high in early 2026, but the price has plunged to a level that threatens the long-term bullish...

PLTM : 15.83 (+0.83%)
PLV26 : 1,659.5 (+1.32%)
PPLT : 15.01 (+1.28%)
Will Silver’s Price Action be a Bucking Bronco?

Silver’s price remains above the 1980 high, a long-term technical resistance level that has become critical support. At around $62 per ounce, silver is digesting its parabolic price action that took...

GCQ26 : 4,137.7 (+1.50%)
SIU26 : 59.855 (+1.26%)
Is the Current Consolidation in Gold Healthy?

Gold has been in a bearish trend since reaching its record high of $5,626.80 per ounce on January 29, 2026. While the short-term chart remains bearish, the long-term chart is bullish, creating uncertainty...

GCQ26 : 4,137.7 (+1.50%)
BAR : 40.77 (+1.37%)
GLD : 380.18 (+1.43%)
June’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices declined in June as the dollar index rallied and interest rates remained elevated. Precious metals and energy commodities posted the most substantial declines in the month that ended on...

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TGQ26 : 61.950 (+3.83%)
RBQ26 : 3.4409 (+1.03%)
P0Y00 : 13,885.00s (+1.93%)
PAU26 : 1,312.00 (+1.97%)
SIN26 : 59.425 (+1.00%)
NGQ26 : 2.899 (+1.19%)
PLV26 : 1,659.5 (+1.32%)
ZSX26 : 1231-2 (+0.70%)
CLN26 : 74.82s (-2.32%)
Q3Y00 : 3,577.35s (+0.99%)

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