#commodity markets

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Why Americans Spend So Much on Health Care—In 12 Charts

Prices are hidden behind insurance deals, hospital consolidation pushes up costs and the health sector is a growing power in the economy. Powered by AutoBlogger.co

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Hyperliquid drives growth of real-world asset perps, capturing 44% of total volume

Hyperliquid captured 44% of perpetual DEX volume by March 2026, with RWA perp open interest hitting $2.65B as traders flock to 24/7 commodity and index markets.

➤ Hyperliquid has become a dominant player in decentralized perpetual futures, capturing 44% of the market share by March 2026, with a significant portion driven by real-world asset (RWA) perps. ➤ The platform's RWA perpetual futures open interest reached $2.65 billion, fueled by 24/7 trading of commodities like oil and gold, and equity indices, offering an advantage over traditional markets. ➤ Growth is attributed to Hyperliquid's HIP-3 framework, enabling permissionless market creation, and is attracting institutional interest, evidenced by a potential HYPE ETF filing.

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Entrance of Legacy Energy Traders into 24/7 Blockchain Markets Represents more than Techn Modernization - Tekedia

The rapid migration of legacy energy traders into 24/7 on-chain order books is exposing a structural weakness that traditional finance has largely ignored for decades: modern commodity markets were never designed for a world that never sleeps. As oil, natural gas, electricity, carbon credits, and energy-linked financial instruments begin moving onto blockchain-based trading rails, the […]

➤ Legacy energy traders are rapidly adopting 24/7 on-chain order books, exposing the limitations of traditional finance's time-bound commodity markets. ➤ This migration is driven by the need for real-time settlement, improved collateral efficiency, and continuous risk exposure in a volatile global economy. ➤ The trend signifies a potential fundamental shift in financial infrastructure, moving towards programmable, continuous markets rather than just digitizing existing systems.

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The Nutrition Gap: Mapping Global Fertilizer Dependency and Trade Leverage

Global agricultural stability in 2026 relies on a concentrated network of fertilizer exports. We analyze how importers like Brazil, India, and the United States manage trade dependencies and sanctions risk.

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The Friction of Protectionism: Why Refined Fuel Export Bans Destabilize Global Energy Markets

As nations increasingly turn to refined fuel export restrictions to insulate domestic consumers, the structural costs to global energy security and refining capacity incentives are becoming impossible to ignore in 2026.

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GTCR Hunts for Initial Acquisition With Newly Launched Data Analytics…

➤ Private equity firm GTCR is launching Avelis Holdings, a new data analytics company focused on global commodity and industrial markets, with $500 million allocated for acquisitions. ➤ Avelis aims to leverage market volatility and AI disruption by acquiring businesses with proprietary data, led by former OPIS CEO Brian Crotty. ➤ The initiative highlights the increasing demand for data-driven insights in complex and volatile markets, particularly in sectors impacted by geopolitical events and technological advancements.

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A cracked denture at a Portland care home just sent gold futures trading volume soaring 4 percent

A cracked 1984-era denture at an Oregon care facility revealed 18-karat gold in its core, triggering a viral moment and a 4.1% spike in NYMEX gold futures

➤ A discovery of 18-karat gold in a 1984-era denture led to a 4.1% spike in NYMEX gold futures trading volume, primarily driven by retail investors. ➤ The incident has sparked discussions about the potential for significant unrecovered gold in aging dental prosthetics and has led to companies announcing buyback programs. ➤ Ethical and legal debates are emerging regarding ownership of gold in deceased individuals' dental work, and the need for infrastructure to verify and refine dental scrap is highlighted.

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Gold Closes at New All-Time Monthly High

Summary Gold broke bullishly out of consolidation and continued higher into Friday. Day 18 high locks in a right-translated daily cycle formation. February closed at a new all-time monthly high. Gold remains in daily, weekly, and monthly uptrends. Gold had been consolidating below the 5120 level — until earlier this week. Gold broke bullishly out of consolidation and continued to press…

Gold Closes at New All-Time Monthly High