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Pair AI-powered forecasts with proprietary Vesper research to spot upcoming market disruptions and predict price movements.

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How to time the market

A four-step process that puts you ahead of the market

01

Start with the why

Analyze market fundamentals (supply and demand) to form your own view on where the market is headed.

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02

Get the expert take

Read the latest Analyst Outlooks for crucial human commentary and context on what is moving the market.

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03

Pinpoint your entry

Use Vesper's technical analysis to identify the optimal moment to enter the market.

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Check against the AI

See if an AI analyzing thousands of variables agrees with you. Use Vesper's AI Forecasts for an independent outlook.

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Tools

What you'll use

Predictive intelligence

AI forecasts

Forecasts across thousands of products. 95% 1-month accuracy, 12-month views so you can plan further ahead.

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Expert intelligence

Expert analysis & outlooks

Market experts publish weekly reports with context, commentary, and forward-looking views you cannot get from data alone.

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Timing signals

Technical analysis

Pinpoint your market entry with moving averages, RSI, MACD, and other technical indicators built into the platform.

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Market structure

Fundamentals (S&D)

Track production, trade flows, weather, crop calendars, and stock levels to understand what is driving price direction.

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Human + AI

Human expertise. The power of AI.

How we use AI

  • Price forecasting on thousands of products
  • Production and stock level forecasts to see supply pressure ahead
  • Smart applications like tailored notifications and news filtering
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How we use human expertise

  • Weekly reports from market experts including former head of cocoa trading, Martijn Bron
  • Webinars covering dairy and oils markets
  • Commodity podcast: Strong Source
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"Vesper helps us build a strong case for our purchasing decisions, whether it's deciding to stop buying for a certain period or to lock in volumes when prices are favourable."
Nestlé

Jan Bert Banga

Global Procurement Manager, Nestlé

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Cost models

Forecast the cost of your end products

Build recipe-level models with your exact inputs and yields. Use independent benchmarks (VPI, public, partner) or add your own costs. Get forward views up to 12 months for the full recipe, and incorporate non-ingredient costs like overhead, labour, and energy.

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Cost model: product recipe

Milk powder (WMP)
€2,850/mt 32% of cost
Palm oil, RBD
€1,085/mt 18% of cost
Sugar, white
€495/mt 12% of cost
Cocoa butter
€6,200/mt 8% of cost
Overhead & labour
€340/mt 4% of cost
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What we track

Coverage across 20+ commodity markets

20,000+ price series across every major ingredient and material category. If your team buys it, Vesper likely benchmarks it.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vesper help with market timing?

Vesper combines AI price forecasts, expert analyst reports, technical analysis, and supply-and-demand fundamentals in a single platform. Together these give your team both a data-driven view and an expert perspective on where prices are heading, so you can identify the right moment to lock in contracts or hold off.

How accurate are the AI price forecasts?

Our AI forecasting models achieve 95%+ directional accuracy for 30-day price movements across major commodity categories. Forecasts are refreshed weekly based on the latest market signals and include a direction, price range, and confidence score.

What is technical analysis in commodity procurement?

Technical analysis uses historical price patterns and statistical indicators (such as moving averages, RSI, and MACD) to identify momentum shifts and potential entry points. In procurement, it helps you pinpoint when a price is at a local low or when momentum suggests a breakout is coming, so you can time purchases more precisely.

What does supply and demand data include?

Supply and demand data on Vesper covers production volumes, stock levels, import and export trade flows, crop calendars, and weather events by origin. This lets you understand the structural drivers behind price movements, not just the price itself.

How are human analysts different from the AI forecasts?

Vesper analysts provide qualitative context that data alone cannot: geopolitical developments, buyer sentiment, logistics disruptions, and upcoming regulatory changes. The AI handles pattern recognition at scale. The analysts provide the interpretation and nuance. Together they give a more complete picture than either could alone.

Can I use Vesper to build a case for internal stakeholders?

Yes. The same data and forecasts that help you time the market also help you justify your decisions internally. Export charts, reference the VPI benchmark, attach analyst outlooks, and share a clear rationale for why you bought at a particular moment and price.