AI and Commodities Trading: Current Trends and Future Challenges

This chapter explores the impact of artificial intelligence on forecasting in the commodities trading sector, comparing the technological adoption of hedge funds and merchant-type traders. It discusses the evolution of data utilization and analytics in response to market volatility, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI. The speakers emphasize the need for human judgment in trading decisions alongside advancing technology, while also addressing the hiring challenges and current limitations of AI in the industry.