The New Administration and the Coming Resurgence in Commodities

By Andy Hecht, Subject Matter Expert, “Foundations for Commodities” Professional Education Program, J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities, University of Colorado Denver Business School

This brief article outlines the changes in the political and economic landscape that one might expect with the new U.S. administration. The article also argues that the changing regulatory environment twinned with the potential for energy independence could lead to vast changes in the commodity markets. The article concludes with exploring the growing potential for some commodity merchant businesses to return to the shores of the U.S. over the months and years ahead.