Using Temperature Volatility to Generate Natural Gas Trading Alpha
Natural Gas demand is widely modeled using Heating Degree Days. Planette can forecast monthly average HDD 1-to-3 months in advance. We can also forecast temperature volatility. Convenience yield is the benefit of having natural gas available to meet unforeseen demand increases.
The Science Behind Corn Yields: How Rainfall Shapes America's Most Important Grain
Among the three major grains - wheat, corn, and soybean - corn shows the highest sensitivity to rainfall patterns and requires the most amount of water. After fertilizer prices, precipitation stands as the most crucial factor affecting corn output.