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Andrew Hecht

Thu, Sep 19th, 2024

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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Crude Oil and the U.S. Election

Crude oil remains the energy commodity that powers the world despite the increasing initiatives to combat climate change. Crude oil prices have been trending lower, but the geopolitical landscape and questions...

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Why Are Cattle Prices Under Pressure?

Cattle prices have been heading lower since late July. While the short-term trend remains lower, the longer-term path of least resistance is still higher as the bullish trend since the 2020 low remains...

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Is Coffee Heading Higher?

Arabica coffee futures prices have been trending higher over the past months and have moved within striking distance of a critical technical resistance level. Coffee could be heading for a challenge of...

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Silver traded at its highest price since late 2012 in May 2024 when the precious metal reached $32.50 per ounce. Silver has corrected below the $30 level, but it could be a matter of time before the metal...

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How High Can Gold Rise?

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Commodity Market Roundup: August’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Commodities are global assets that feed, power, and shelter people worldwide. Wholesale commodity prices are a critical factor in determining inflationary pressures.

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Can Sugar Recover?

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