Student-Led Markets Group

UChicago Commodities

A student led commodities & markets group at the University of Chicago — bridging academic curiosity with real-world industry practice.

Edition 11 · Apr 12, 2026

Student Analysis of
Commodity Markets

Every Sunday, our members publish in-depth analysis covering energy, agriculture, minerals, and logistics markets — bridging academic curiosity with real-world practice.

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Areas of Focus

What We Cover

From global energy markets to critical minerals supply chains, we explore the commodities that power the modern world.

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Energy

Oil, natural gas, LNG, power markets, and the clean energy transition. Exploring how geopolitics and technology reshape global energy flows.

Oil & GasLNGRenewablesPower
Head of Energy James Sahota
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Agriculture

Grains, oilseeds, livestock, softs, and fertilizers. Understanding how weather, trade policy, and population growth drive food commodity markets.

GrainsOilseedsSoftsFertilizers
Head of Agriculture John "Jack" Ryan
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Minerals

Copper, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and precious metals. Analyzing critical mineral supply chains powering the electrification era.

CopperLithiumRare EarthsGold
Head of Minerals Aanika Mohta
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Logistics

Shipping, freight derivatives, storage, pipeline infrastructure, and supply chain. Exploring how commodities move from wellhead to end user.

ShippingFreightStoragePipelines
Head of Logistics Jason Xu
Our Team
PresidentLeonardo Quai
Vice-PresidentAriadne Lazaridou
Head of ResearchAbraham Went
Head of Finance & GoverningFernanda Escalante
Head of MarketingElisa Podesta
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