Access global commodity markets
Raw Materials That Power the Global Economy
Commodities are essential raw materials and natural resources used across the global economy—from Crude Oil and Natural Gas to agricultural products used in food production and international trade.
CFD First provides access to available commodity markets shaped by production, consumption, inventories and changing global conditions.
What is commodities trading?
Understanding Commodity Markets
Commodities trading involves participating in price movements across markets for raw materials and natural resources. Unlike stocks, commodities represent physical products used throughout the economy.
Prices can rise or fall as supply and demand expectations change. Production, weather, economic activity, geopolitics and transportation can also influence individual markets.
Energy Commodities
Resources used for power, transportation and industry. Crude Oil and Natural Gas are widely followed energy markets.
Agricultural Commodities
Crops and products used for food, manufacturing and commerce, often sensitive to weather and harvest conditions.
Commodity Prices
Reflect the expected balance of supply and demand. Each market responds differently due to its uses, production and supply chain.
Explore commodity markets
Energy, Agriculture and More
Crude Oil
A major energy commodity influenced by production, inventories, geopolitics, economic conditions and expected demand.
Natural Gas
Used for electricity, heating and industry; influenced by production, storage, seasons, weather and regional conditions.
Agricultural Commodities
Markets shaped by weather, crop conditions, harvest expectations, production and international demand.
Other Commodities
Additional available markets provide exposure to different areas of production, consumption and trade.
Energy Commodities
Connected to economic activity, transport, industrial production and consumption. Prices react to output, inventories, geopolitics and demand.
Agricultural Commodities
Connected to farming, weather, seasonal production and food demand. Droughts, floods and crop conditions can affect supply.
Why trade commodities with CFD First?
Connected Commodity Market Access
Global Access
Explore markets connected to global production and consumption.
Diverse Markets
Access available energy, agriculture and other categories.
Economic Exposure
Follow developments across producing and consuming economies.
Web & Mobile
Stay connected through supported trading environments.
Clear Information
Understand markets and changing trading conditions.
Market Knowledge
Follow economic, geopolitical and supply-demand developments.
What moves commodity prices?
Six Key Market Drivers
Global Supply & Demand
Changes in production and consumption affect the market balance.
Production Levels
Output by major producers and organisations influences supply expectations.
Inventory Levels
Stored supplies provide information about availability and demand.
Geopolitical Developments
Conflict, sanctions and trade restrictions can affect production and transport.
Weather Conditions
Weather influences crops, energy consumption, transport and supply.
Economic Activity
Global growth can influence industry, transport and raw-material demand.
Understanding energy markets
Crude Oil and Natural Gas
Crude Oil
- Global Production: output affects available supply
- OPEC+ Decisions: producer policy can shape supply expectations
- Oil Inventories: stock levels signal current conditions
- Global Demand: growth, transport and industry influence use
- Geopolitical Events: developments near producers or routes can increase volatility
Natural Gas
- Weather: temperature affects heating and cooling demand
- Storage: inventories influence future supply expectations
- Production: output affects market availability
- Seasonality: demand changes across the year
- Regional Conditions: infrastructure and transport affect local markets
Commodity Market Volatility
Unexpected production disruptions, geopolitics, extreme weather, inventory changes and economic announcements can create significant price movements. Each market has its own supply chain, production cycle and demand characteristics.
Key Commodity Terms
Commodity
A raw material or natural resource traded in global markets.
Supply & Demand
Available quantities compared with requirements from consumers, businesses and economies.
Inventory
Stored quantities available within the market.
Production
The process and volume through which a commodity is extracted, grown or produced.
Before you trade
Important Risk Information
Commodity markets involve risk, and prices can change rapidly in response to supply and demand, production decisions, inventory levels, economic developments, geopolitical events, weather conditions and changing market sentiment.
Different commodities can have different levels of volatility and may respond differently to global developments. Clients should understand the characteristics, applicable conditions and risks associated with the products they trade.
Market information and educational content are provided for general informational purposes and do not guarantee future market performance.