Monday, October 19, 2026

Commodities & Futures

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AI Trading Firms Link to Six Major Commodity Exchanges as Algorithmic Systems Enter Futures Markets

AI Trading Firms Link to Six Major Commodity Exchanges as Algorithmic Systems Enter Futures Markets

Stellar Trading Systems completed connectivity to Abaxx Exchange on November 30, 2025, adding to integrations with Thailand Futures Exchange, Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Comex, Shanghai Futures Exchange, and Tokyo Commodity Exchange. The firm deployed four automated trading products—Quantum Server, MarketMaker, spreadMachine, and Server API—across these platforms.

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Gold Futures Hit $4,200/Oz in Best Rally Since 1979 as Mining Giants Eye Consolidation

Gold Futures Hit $4,200/Oz in Best Rally Since 1979 as Mining Giants Eye Consolidation

Gold futures reached $4,200 per ounce, surpassing all-time highs more than 50 times in 2025 and delivering the best annual performance since 1979. The rally comes amid deficit spending concerns and strategic mining consolidation, with Rio Tinto and Glencore in acquisition talks. Critical minerals essential for energy transition are seeing parallel demand surges while tech stocks post monthly losses.

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