Strong demand and constrained supply boost near-term price prospects
Cyclical supply-demand imbalances are driving prices higher, not structural forces, a report said
Investors stand to benefit from higher commodities prices and rebounding demand
Some smaller traders believe the hedge funds that were pillaged last week are behind the surge in silver
Advisors have cooled on the tech-heavy NASDAQ, with sentiment shifting to cyclical sectors
Exchange says shift to electronic trading would boost transparency, efficiency and liquidity
Global securities regulators working to improve operation of commodity derivatives markets
Proposals aim create a framework that provides incentives to firms and regulators to adopt best practices
New rules will take effect in January 2018
However, all main commodity indices are expected to decline in 2016 from the year before due to persistently elevated supplies and weak growth prospects