Mercuria’s First-Half Profit Jumps 88% as Volatility Boosts Trading Opportunities

Published: Jun 9, 2026 09:34

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Global commodity trader Mercuria reported an 88% year-on-year increase in first-half profit, driven by geopolitical tensions, energy market disruptions, and heightened volatility across commodity markets. The company noted that regional price differentials and ongoing supply chain adjustments in industrial metals, including copper, continued to create trading and arbitrage opportunities. Mercuria expects volatility in the copper market to remain elevated amid the global energy transition, competition for critical minerals, and ongoing supply chain restructuring, supporting continued trading opportunities for commodity merchants.

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