Rory Johnston's Journey into Commodities

Rory Johnston's path to focusing on commodity markets was unconventional, beginning with a major in philosophy before transitioning to political science and international relations. His fascination with commodities, particularly oil, sparked from reading Daniel Yergin's 'The Prize,' which highlighted historical geopolitical ties to oil supply chains. After completing his graduate studies, Johnston initially pursued a career in security and counterterrorism before shifting into the economics department at Scotiabank, where he spent six years managing commodities research. This journey culminated in the founding of Commodity Context, allowing him to specialize in oil and refined products.