To monitor the evolution of the commodity trading sector and assess its overall economic impact, LCTA conducted a survey among its members in fall 2025, involving exclusively trading companies. Despite the challenges faced in global markets, the detailed overview of sector performance for the period 2021–2023 reveals solid financial fundamentals, dynamic markets, a growing workforce, […]
At the Global Commodities Conference, key economic and political trends came under scrutiny — with speakers agreeing that U.S. President Donald Trump lacks a coherent long-term strategy. According to journalist Alan Friedman, multiple indicators suggest the decline of American global dominance. Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics at HKUST Business School and Harvard University, opened the […]
Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS Group, addressed key financial and geopolitical issues — including the dollar’s global role, protectionist trade measures, and the ongoing integration of Credit Suisse — during his appearance in Lugano at the Global Commodities Conference. By year-end, the bulk of Credit Suisse’s domestic client base will be transitioned onto UBS’s unified […]
The outbreak of direct conflict between Israel and Iran marks a major turning point for the Middle East region: Dimitri Loringett from Corriere del Ticino spoke with analist Emily Harding from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The outbreak of direct conflict between Israel and Iran marks a major turning point for the […]