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There are generally two types of traders: Hedgers and speculators. The former use futures to hedge their price risk. The latter are merely placing bets on the future direction of an asset's price.

The shape of the futures curve is important to commodity hedgers and speculators. Both care about whether commodity futures markets are contango markets or normal backwardation markets.

I expect that will be a tremendous opportunity to load up on these assets. Perhaps even the last such opportunity for some time.

It says much about the London Metal Exchange that the focal point of its trading liquidity revolves around shipping times set in the late 19th century.

If the LME is to retain its position as price setter for the world's metals trade, it's time to evolve from its 19th century ...