Reuters Trader for Commodities

The complete information package formarket makers, traders and brokers inthe commodities and energy markets

The most sought-after commodities content from Reutersis now offered in an easy-to use desktop

Stay ahead of the game

As a player in the fast-paced commoditiesmarkets, you know what you need – but you don’t have time to search for it.

Reuters Trader for Commodities containsthe essential elements to power yourdecisions in an easy-to-use desktop. Our open, flexible architecture allows youto work the way you want to; either use our specially designed workbooks or simply create your own, all from one easy-to-navigate screen.

Gain a competitive advantage inthe markets you follow

- Comprehensive metals, energy andagrimarkets coverage

- All the must-have charts, models andcalculators – in one place

- Unbeatable news reporting – trusted byfinancial professionals for more than 150 years

- Flexibility to incorporate in-house andthird-party data

- Cost-effective solution – add on newcapabilities as your needs grow

- Delivered via superior, open systemplatforms

- Expert training, customer support andconsulting services

All the specialist data, news &applications – in one place

Reuters Trader for Commodities puts all theinformation and tools you need to stay ontop of the markets in one flexible desktop.That means news, reports, prices and moreare available from easy-to-navigatedisplays, designed by market professionalsto reflect the way you work.

Maximise your productivity with a widerange of market overviews, models andcalculators. Pre-built displays provide easypoint-and-click functionality so you canfocus on analysing and acting on the latestmarket moves. Plus Reuters Messaging,built specifically for the needs of thefinancial community, lets you communicatewith your customers and colleagues in real-time, as well as secure a complete audittrail to meet compliance requirements.

Unbeatable news reporting

No one delivers the news like Reuters. As the world’s largest international newsagency, our specialist commodities andenergy reporters – backed by a network of over 2,000 Reuters journalists – providetimely, accurate coverage to keep youinformed.

Reuters has been delivering commoditiesnews for more than 150 years, andcontinues with the same dedication today.That tradition of excellence is built on aconsistent commitment to the Reuters TrustPrinciples, the values that drive every newsitem we put our name to: speed, accuracyand freedom from bias.

The result is focused, real-time news at itsbest, delivering the breaking headlines andthe market insight you need to makedecisions with confidence.

Follow every market moveEasily filter and search for stories. Get alerts,breaking commodities news, weatherreports and more delivered direct to yourdesktop. With Reuters, you get the mostcomprehensive news coverage possiblewith just a click of the button.

The flexibility to customise

Reuters Trader for Commodities offerssupreme flexibility, enabling you toincorporate in-house and third-party data,link prices and quotes and create displaysthat reflect your exact needs. Or let Reuters custom-build worksheets andanalytical tools for you and your company.

Energy

Stay on top of the volatile energymarkets with:

- The most respected international news,brought to you by 60 dedicated energycorrespondents backed by the widerReuters editorial network of over 2,000journalists who deliver the most completecoverage of news behind the major issues– with access to one year of historical news

- Detailed real-time or delayed pricing fromevery major commodities and futuresexchange worldwide

- Historical data for futures, spot prices andkey statistics such as API, EIA andEUROILSTOCK to help you identifytrading opportunities

- Access to global or regional delayedenergy company equity prices and details

- A wide and comprehensive range ofspecialist energy third-party providerssuch as Platts, Argus, Dow Jones, ElliottWave, InterFax International, CI Energy,Heren Energy and Oil Market Report aswell as access to their respective deephistorical data sets

- Extensive FX spot/cross rates and majorforward currency rates

- Extensive observed, forecast and historicalweather data for Europe and NorthAmerica, detailed UK Met Office data forover 100 sites, as well as global weathernews from Reuters correspondents andMeteorlogix, tracking the impact ofweather events on the delicate balance ofsupply and demand for crude and crudeproducts, gas, coal and electricity

The broadest coverage of the markets you follow

Navigation and calculator models available:

- Energy Overview

- Weather Overview

- Crack Spread Calculator

- Commodity Futures Spread

- Commodity Option Calculator

- Correlation Matrix

- Option Calculator

- Spark Spread Calculator

Metals

Optimise your trading strategies andenhance productivity with:

- The most respected market news,brought to you by a core team of around80 specialist metals and commodityreporters who deliver market reports andbreaking developments as they happen –with access to one year of historical news

- Detailed real-time or delayed pricing fromevery major commodities and futuresexchange worldwide – including the mostin-depth coverage from the LME foundanywhere

- All major exchange-traded base andprecious group metals (PGM’s) futures andoptions instruments in real-time

- An extensive range of cash metals pricescovering all major base metals, preciousmetals, non-ferrous scrap or secondarymetals prices, minor/strategic metals,alloys and ferrous prices – continuouslycollected and updated by specialistReuters journalists

- A wide range of third-party providers

- Exclusive access to Reuters MetalsProduction Database, offering productionstatistics from all major mines, refineriesand smelters as well as detailed newsstories, ownership structures, labournegotiations and production and capacityforecasts

- Extensive FX spot/cross rates and majorforward currency rates

- Extensive observed, forecast and historicalweather data for Europe and NorthAmerica, as well as global weather newsfrom Reuters correspondents andMeteorlogix, bringing the full impact ofweather events on production andtransport right to your desktop

Navigation and calculator models available:

- Metal Overview

- LME Browser

- LME Charts

- Weather Overview

- LME Outright Calculator

- Commodity Futures Spread

- Commodity Option Calculator

- Correlation Matrix

- Option Calculator

Agrimarkets

Follow every move in the agriculturemarkets with:

- The most respected international news,brought to you by a core team of around80 specialist commodity reporters whodeliver market reports and breakingdevelopments as they happen – withaccess to one year of historical news

- Detailed real-time or delayed pricing fromevery major commodities and futuresexchange worldwide.

- The best available coverage of marketevents worldwide, including marketstatistics and information from the UnitedStates Department of Agriculture (USDA),International Coffee Organisation (ICO),International Grain Council (IGC), FOLicht, Agrokhleb (SovEcon) and other keymarket organisations

- Historical futures prices for both currentand expired contracts

- Key physical and OTC prices to helpidentify trade and arbitrage opportunities

- Extensive FX spot/cross rates and majorforward currency rates

- Extensive observed, forecast and historicalweather data for Europe and NorthAmerica, as well as global weather newsfrom Reuters correspondents andMeteorlogix, bringing the full impact ofweather events on harvests and croptransport right to your desktop

Navigation and calculator models available:

- Agriculture Overview

- Weather Overview

- Agricultural Pricing

- Crush Margin Calculator

- Commodity Futures Spread

- Commodity Option Calculator

- Correlation Matrix

- Option Calculator

The quality you expect from Reuters

Experience, quality, integrity.

These have been the building blocks ofReuters for over 150 years, which havehelped us become the leading globalprovider of news, financial information and technology.

Our strength is our unique ability to offercustomers around the world a combinationof content, technology and connectivity togain a competitive advantage.

Market makers & traders

Receive a fully integrated desktop solution for pre-trademarket analysis. Ready-made displays provide a snapshot ofactivity to help you make a market based on both technicaland fundamental factors. Easy access to information enablesfast price discovery and a competitive advantage over yourcounterparts.

Brokers

Don’t miss a single beat in the fast-paced commodities andenergy markets. With access to in-depth data, comprehensivenews and a wide range of analytical tools, Reuters Trader forCommodities enables you to follow every market move withconfidence.

Analysts

The best advice depends on the best market intelligence. WithReuters Trader for Commodities, you get all the expert tools tounderstand your markets and the issues affecting them.

How can you benefit from Reuters Trader for Commodities?

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Reuters Trader for CommoditiesThe complete information package for market makers,traders and brokers in the commodities and energy markets