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A running series on the operational backbone of commodity trading: freight, demurrage, market structure, and the data discipline that separates good desks from great ones.

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A six-part series on building a durable career in commodity trading: future-proofing your skills in an AI-first market, moving from trader to desk head, navigating ETRM vendors, reading the room, and building the reputation and judgment that compound over decades.

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AI in Trading Ops: What's Real and What's Hype in 2026
Tech & AI
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AI in Trading Ops: What's Real and What's Hype in 2026

Some of what vendors sell is transformative, some is a thin wrapper with a new label. What is actually working on commodity desks in 2026 and what is not.

Anish PujariAnish PujariAug 27, 2026 5 min read
What ETRM Vendors Won't Tell You, and What That Means for Your Career
Delivery & Systems
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What ETRM Vendors Won't Tell You, and What That Means for Your Career

The gap between what was sold and what gets delivered is where careers are made and lost. The questions to ask before, during, and after an ETRM implementation.

Anish PujariAnish PujariAug 27, 2026 5 min read
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