Phoenix

UChicago Commodities

A student-led commodities and markets group at the University of Chicago

2025
Founded
7+
Focus Areas
Global
Leadership
Weekly
Reports

Bridging Academic Curiosity with Industry Practice

UChicago Commodities is a student-led club founded in 2025. Our leadership team is made up of students from countries around the world, including Switzerland, Greece, USA & Saudi Arabia.

Based in Chicago, USA — one of the world's most influential commodity hubs — we hope to teach our peers about commodity markets by connecting academic curiosity with real-world industry practice.

Global Perspective

International leadership team with diverse insights

Market Focus

Deep dive into commodity trading dynamics

Community

Building a network of future industry leaders

C

Chicago

Global Commodity Hub

CME Group World's Largest
Derivatives Exchange $1Q+ Daily Volume
Agricultural Trading Historic Center

"Chicago's legacy in commodities trading dates back to the 1848 founding of the Chicago Board of Trade."

What We Cover

From traditional energy markets to emerging carbon trading, we explore the full spectrum of global commodity markets.

Oil & Gas

Exploring global energy markets and trading dynamics

Metals

Precious and industrial metals market analysis

Agricultural Markets

Grain, livestock, and soft commodity fundamentals

Renewables

Clean energy transition and sustainable investing

Carbon Capture & Trading

Emissions markets and climate finance

Shipping

Maritime logistics and freight market dynamics

Storage & Logistics

Supply chain and commodity infrastructure

How to Participate

Stay informed with our weekly analysis, meet our team, and apply to join our cohort.

Edition 1: 11 January 2026

Weekly Reports

Students from UChicago analyze key issues in commodity markets. Every Sunday release.

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Coming January 2026

Our Team

Meet our diverse leadership from Switzerland, Greece, USA, Saudi Arabia & beyond

Applications Open January 2026

Cohort Application

Applications close Saturday, January 10th at 6 PM CDT

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Let's Connect

Whether you're a student interested in joining or an employer looking to partner, we'd love to hear from you.

Express Your Interest

Submit Interest Form →

Full application opening January 2026

Corporate Partnerships

Interested in partnering or engaging with our members?

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Work With Us

We're building a community of future commodity market leaders. Partner with us to access top talent from the University of Chicago, host workshops, sponsor events, or collaborate on research.

  • Speaker & Workshop Opportunities
  • Recruitment & Talent Pipeline
  • Research Collaboration
  • Event Sponsorship
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