Extreme market volatility driven by climate policies, geopolitical tensions, and severe weather is reshaping global commodity markets. Businesses must adapt quickly, rethinking traditional risk strategies to remain competitive amid this accelerating transformation.
In an era where supply chains and commodities are tightly interlinked, isolated data sets often fail to capture the broader picture. Holistic data analytics and AI-powered forecasting are fast becoming essential tools, helping firms interpret complex market trends and make informed investment decisions.
LSEG recently delved into why data-driven intelligence is vital to navigate market flux.
While unpredictable markets present significant challenges, they also create unique opportunities. Businesses that harness advanced data analytics can turn uncertainty into advantage by improving their ability to predict outcomes, optimise decisions, and support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The energy transition is well underway, fundamentally altering market dynamics. Achieving net-zero targets is no longer a distant ambition—it is reshaping how companies operate. In this environment, data is not just useful—it’s a strategic asset, it said. Commodity trading firms that adopt comprehensive, connected analytics are better positioned to anticipate market movements and take timely, strategic action.
Energy markets do not move in isolation. Regulatory changes, geopolitical events, and climate shocks all ripple across the supply chain. Yet many organisations still rely on fragmented data that limits their understanding. A connected view—one that integrates energy, metals, and shipping data—is critical to effective decision-making.
LSEG’s global intelligence platform addresses this need by combining high-frequency data, satellite imagery, and machine learning algorithms to deliver a detailed view of around 190 commodities markets. Covering sectors such as energy, metals, and agriculture, the platform provides clients with a comprehensive and connected market outlook.
Through AI-enhanced predictive models and anomaly detection systems, LSEG generates accurate risk assessments, supports dynamic forecasting, and delivers hourly power market forecasts up to 2035. These capabilities allow clients to see beyond short-term disruption and plan for long-term trends.
With research hubs across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, LSEG ensures its insights reflect both global and local market perspectives. This geographic breadth enhances the relevance and timeliness of its intelligence.
As markets remain turbulent, LSEG’s analytics empower clients to act decisively—adjusting trades, mitigating risk, and refining portfolios in real-time. Cross-commodity correlation models, regulatory tracking in carbon markets, and gas anomaly detection offer deeper insight and clarity, especially in complex or volatile environments.
Looking ahead, LSEG continues to refine its proprietary datasets, enhance forecasting tools, and innovate across its intelligence platform. As the energy transition evolves, data-driven decision-making will remain vital for firms seeking to thrive in uncertain markets. LSEG is setting the pace—helping clients turn disruption into opportunity with confidence and clarity.
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