Evaluate commodity values

Trigger: A scheduled market valuation cycle begins or trading operations request updated commodity pricing forecasts.

1. Gather current market prices and historical trading data
2. Forecast future commodity prices based on market trends
3. Develop and calculate forward curves across future delivery months
4. Establish and update benchmark prices for the commodity
5. Publish finalized valuations and curves to trading and risk systems

Outcome: Forward curves, price forecasts, and benchmark prices are calculated and published for use in trading and risk management.