6:05 Markets
University of Chicago · Commodity Markets Research Commodity Markets Research
University of Chicago · Commodity Markets Research

Market Research &
Global Insights

6:05 Markets is a student-led market research and insights group focused on commodities, macro trends, and global markets. We produce research, analysis, and commentary on the forces shaping energy, agriculture, metals, and the wider economy. Our aim is to develop sharp thinking and independent perspectives on the markets that matter most.

6:05 Markets Commodity Research
The 6:05 Moment
Why 6:05?
After 6:00 everyone
already knows
Edge 6:05 noise clears
analysis wins
Sharp Insight disciplined
independent
Because markets do not reward people who arrive at 6:00 and repeat what everyone already knows. They reward people who understand what matters at 6:05.

That is the mindset behind 6:05 Markets. 6:05 is the minute after the reset. In commodities and energy markets, the edge often comes just after the obvious moment, when the noise clears and disciplined analysis matters most.
Market Research · Sharp Insights · Stronger Decisions
Energy
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Grains & Soft
Logistics
Shipping & Trade
Metals
Base & Precious
Energy · Feature

Saudi Crude Rerouting to Yanbu After the Hormuz Disruption

Military escalation around Hormuz pushed Saudi crude toward Yanbu, easing the immediate supply shock while exposing the limits of alternative export routes.

March 2026 Read Report →

Leadership

AW
Abraham Went
Co-President · Co-Founder · Co-Head of Research

University of Chicago. Leads research strategy and oversees all analytical coverage across sectors.

JS
James Sahota
Co-President · Co-Founder · Co-Head of Research

University of Chicago. Co-leads research strategy, editorial direction, and cross-sector analytical coverage.

JR
John "Jack" Ryan
Head of Energy

University of Chicago. Leads energy coverage across oil, gas, and the broader global energy complex.

AM
Aanika Mohta
Head of Minerals

University of Chicago. Focuses on base and precious metals, with an emphasis on supply chain dynamics.

JX
Jason Xu
Head of Logistics

University of Chicago. Analyzes shipping, freight markets, and global commodity trade flows.

TL
Tristan Louvard
Head of Industry Partnerships

University of Chicago. Builds partnerships with industry professionals and connects research coverage with market practitioners.

FM
Felipe Moreira Salles
Head of Agriculture

University of Chicago. Leads agriculture coverage across grains, softs, and global crop market dynamics.

Read our latest research on global commodity markets as it publishes.

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