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Why Commodities with James Cordier

Why Commodities with James Cordier

By: 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.Forbes Books Economics Personal Finance
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  • Short-Term Fear vs Long-Term Profits: The Truth About This Market

    Short-Term Fear vs Long-Term Profits: The Truth About This Market
    Mar 26 2026
    Are investors reacting to headlines instead of reality?

    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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    30 mins
  • Why Smart Investors Lose Money Following the Crowd | Commodity Expert James Cordier

    Why Smart Investors Lose Money Following the Crowd | Commodity Expert James Cordier
    Mar 17 2026
    Most investors think following the headlines gives them an edge.

    Commodity trader James Cordier says the opposite is true.

    In this episode of the Cordier Commodity Report, Joe Pardavila sits down with a 30 year commodities veteran to break down why markets move the way they do and why the most dangerous place for an investor is inside the crowd. They discuss how geopolitical news, oil shocks, precious metals, and even coffee prices trigger herd behavior across financial markets. The conversation explores why smart investors still chase the same trades, how commodities actually reach fair value, and why the biggest moves often happen before the headlines appear. Cordier also explains the signals he watches when a market tops, why gold and silver sometimes fall during global conflict, and how planting season, weather, and supply deficits shape global food prices.
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    30 mins
  • How Energy and Gas Prices Move During Conflict

    How Energy and Gas Prices Move During Conflict
    Mar 10 2026
    Oil prices jumped to $120 a barrel. Gas prices followed immediately. Most people blame conflict in the Middle East. Commodity trader James Cordier explains why the real story runs deeper.In this episode of the Courtier Commodity Report, host Joe Pardavila asks the question many people ask during market chaos. Why do prices rise instantly even when supply still exists?Cordier explains the role of trader psychology, media hype, global reserves, and investor panic. He also breaks down why gold and silver surged earlier in the year, why Bitcoin money moved into metals, and what oil prices likely look like months from now.

    Topics include:
    • Why oil jumped so fast
    • The role of conflict in energy markets
    • Panic buying and trader psychology
    • China’s massive oil reserves
    • Floating storage holding hundreds of millions of barrels
    • Why prices rise fast but fall slowly
    • The link between the dollar and commodities
    • What copper reveals about the global economy

    Whether this commodity boom tops soonIf you follow energy markets, commodities, or the global economy, this conversation gives a clear look at what drives the headlines.

    Chapter Breakdown
    00:00 Introduction
    00:30 Where people actually buy gold
    02:00 Oil prices explode to $120
    03:30 Why metals surged earlier this year
    04:30 Bitcoin money moving into gold and silver
    05:00 Middle East conflict and market psychology
    06:00 Do fundamentals support $120 oil
    07:30 Floating oil storage and global reserves
    09:00 Why markets react before facts appear
    10:30 Media hype and panic buying
    12:00 How fast prices fall after conflict ends
    14:00 Why gas prices drop slower than they rise
    15:00 Central banks and gold demand
    16:30 The dollar’s influence on commodities
    17:30 Trader psychology during volatile markets
    19:00 The "Get Me Out" panic trade
    20:30 Why traders struggle with emotional decisions
    21:30 Commodity boom compared with the 2000s
    23:00 Future oil supply from Iran and Venezuela
    25:00 Stable oil price scenario ahead
    26:00 Why copper matters for the global economy
    27:30 Final thoughts
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    29 mins
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