Why Commodities with James Cordier
Why Commodities with James Cordier
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Join "Why Commodities," hosted by James Cordier, a seasoned trader, author, and founder of Alternative Options and the Cordier Commodity Report. This podcast explores the world of commodity markets. James will explain how crude oil, gold, soybeans, and more drive the global economy. Learn how global events impact market trends and get insights into commodity fundamentals like supply and demand. "Why Commodities" aims to provide an alternative option to financial wisdom. Whether experienced in the market or just starting, James and his guests will help you understand an underused instrument to find new investment opportunities. Subscribe to "Why Commodities" now.
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The podcast delves into various topics such as energy markets, agricultural commodities, and investment strategies, with episodes like Powering 2025 exploring geopolitical impacts on energy commodities and Commodities 101 discussing personal trading experiences and risk management in a broad range of commodities including crude oil and gold.
Join “Why Commodities,” hosted by James Cordier, a seasoned trader, author, and founder of Alternative Options and the Cordier Commodity Report. This podcast explores the world of commodity markets. James will explain how crude oil, gold, soybeans, and more drive the global economy. Learn how global events impact market trends and get insights into commodity fundamentals like supply and demand. “Why Commodities” aims to provide an alternative option to financial wisdom. Whether experienced in the market or just starting, James and his guests will help you understand an underused instrument to find new investment opportunities. Subscribe to “Why Commodities” now.
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This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to trade. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and only risk capital should be used.
In this episode of the Cordier Commodity Report, Joe Pardavila sits down with veteran trader James Cordier to break down what’s really driving oil, gold, silver, and the global economy right now.From rising tensions in Iran to massive volatility in the stock market, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what matters: long-term fundamentals.
James explains why fear-driven decisions are hurting investors, how media narratives distort market behavior, and where real opportunities are forming in commodities.If you’re trying to understand where the market is headed next, this episode gives you a clear framework to think differently.⏱️
TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Intro: What’s really driving the markets
- 01:00 Politics vs markets: what changed
- 04:00 Tariffs, media pressure, and long-term strategy
- 06:00 Why investors panic at the wrong time
- 09:00 How oil impacts the entire economy
- 11:00 Global demand and why prices move
- 14:00 Long-term investing vs short-term noise
- 15:00 Where smart money finds opportunity
- 18:00 Portfolio mistakes investors make right now
- 22:00 How pros think about risk and clients
- 25:00 Media fear and market overreactions
- 27:00 Why gold, silver, and copper look attractive#Investing
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