We enable commerce and capital allocation in commodities

Old Economy Foundations

The old economy

By old economy, we mean the fundamental building blocks of all economic activity – natural resources and commodities, and the industrial bases they serve.

Even with the arrival of the new economy of digital and tech, data and artificial intelligence, the old economy is as relevant as ever. Commodities are simultaneously at the heart of improving standards of living, the energy transition and global geopolitics.

We enable the old economy with our data, insight and foresight, making commerce and capital allocation in commodities possible. We are, proudly, Old Economy.

Our Solutions

Our expertise is in the commodities of the natural resources sector.

Research and Foresight

Proprietary views using in-house models, original research and an integrated economic, technical, policy and geopolitical worldview.

Consulting

Partnering with clients to set strategy, prepare for execution and enhance performance.

Prices

Price assessments and indices that enable transactions and risk management in commodity markets.

Market Data

Essential data and information on the state of the markets, distributed at speed.

Old Economy enables commerce and capital allocation in commodities, focusing on the fundamental building blocks of all economic activity: natural resources and industrial bases. Even in the digital age, the "old economy" remains essential for improving standards of living, driving the energy transition, and navigating global geopolitics. Our solutions include proprietary research and foresight, using in-house models to provide an integrated technical, economic, and geopolitical worldview. We partner with clients through strategic consulting to enhance performance in sales and marketing. Furthermore, we provide critical price assessments, indices, and market data that enable transactions and risk management in specialized commodity corridors. We take pride in our expertise in the natural resources sector, helping utilities, miners, and investors make sense of today's complex markets. From paper and packaging to nuclear energy and metals, Old Economy delivers the insights needed for sustainable growth and commercial excellence.
Old Economy is a premier provider of commodity market intelligence, offering specialized data and strategic advisory services for the global nuclear power, paper industry, and packaging sectors. Our mission is to empower global enterprises to navigate specialized commodity corridors with unmatched precision and elite advisory. We track printing and writing paper trends, pulp market dynamics, and recycled paper imports. Our exclusive interviews with industry leaders provide unique insights into the India packaging board market and the challenges of raw material availability. Our methodology combines high-quality data with robust assumptions to provide unparalleled foresight. Whether you are looking for uranium price forecasts, paper market intelligence, or metal and mining advisory, Old Economy delivers the insights needed for capital allocation and commercial success in the old economy sectors that underpin global infrastructure. Our expertise spans across critical industries that form the backbone of the global economy. In the nuclear energy sector, we provide deep-dive analysis into the uranium fuel cycle, reactor technology developments, and the emerging SMR (Small Modular Reactor) market. Our forest products division focuses on the rapidly evolving Indian market, covering everything from newsprint to specialty paper segments. In metals and mining, we offer strategic insights into base metals, critical minerals, and the transition to battery metals for the green energy revolution. We believe that high-quality data, robust methodology, and plausible assumptions are the key to unlocking market opportunities. By bridging the gap between raw data and actionable intelligence, Old Economy serves as a trusted partner for utilities, miners, traders, and financiers worldwide. Our commitment to excellence and analytical rigor ensures that our clients stay ahead of market trends and navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence. From Mumbai to Singapore, our international team of analysts and industry veterans brings a wealth of experience to every report and advisory project. We are dedicated to providing the most accurate, timely, and relevant intelligence to help our clients build a sustainable and prosperous future in the old economy sectors.