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Monitor commodity markets with Apify, DeepL translation & sector impact analysis

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Stay ahead of commodity market movements with automated news collection, translation, and sector impact analysis. This workflow monitors Oil, Gold, and Grain markets from global English sources, tr...

Best for

  • Miscellaneous automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.discord, n8n-nodes-base.telegram, n8n-nodes-base.gmail

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by suzuki.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Monitor commodity markets with Apify, DeepL translation & sector impact analysis
Workflow name
Monitor commodity markets with Apify, DeepL translation & sector impact analysis

Stay ahead of commodity market movements with automated news collection, translation, and sector impact analysis. This workflow monitors Oil, Gold, and Grain markets from global English sources, translates them to Japanese using DeepL, and delivers categorized alerts showing which business sectors are affected.

Who is this for

  • Trading company staff and procurement managers affected by raw material prices
  • CFD and commodity futures traders
  • Economists and market researchers tracking inflation indicators
  • Anyone who needs early warning on geopolitical risks affecting commodities

What this workflow does

  1. Fetches latest news every 4 hours for three commodity categories using Apify
  2. Categorizes news and identifies impacted business sectors automatically
  3. Translates headlines and summaries from English to Japanese using DeepL
  4. Adds unit conversion notes (barrel, troy ounce, bushel) for easier understanding
  5. Formats a comprehensive report with sector impact tags
  6. Delivers alerts to Discord, Telegram, and Gmail simultaneously

How to set up

  1. Get your Apify API token from apify.com (Settings → Integrations → API)
  2. Replace the token placeholder in all HTTP Request nodes
  3. Add DeepL API credentials (free tier: 500,000 chars/month)
  4. Configure at least one notification channel
  5. Set your Telegram Chat ID and email address
  6. Activate the workflow

Requirements

  • Apify account (free tier available)
  • DeepL API key (free tier available)
  • At least one notification channel (Discord, Telegram, or Gmail)

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - Get ISS Position

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - Calculate Distance and Direction

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Is ISS Overhead?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Get Local Weather

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 6 - Analyze Observation Conditions

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Can Observe?

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2

Block 8 - Format Alert (Good Conditions)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Format Alert (Poor Conditions)

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Merge Messages

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3

Block 11 - Get ISS Crew Info

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 12 - Add Crew Information

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - Send to Discord

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.discord - discord
Config choices
Version 2

Block 14 - Send to Telegram

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 15 - Send Email via Gmail

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 16 - ISS Not Overhead

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 17 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 21 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Monitor commodity markets with Apify, DeepL translation & sector impact analysis
Complexity advanced
Nodes 21
Categories Miscellaneous
Author suzuki
Published 04 Dec 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/11514/11514.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Monitor commodity markets with Apify, DeepL translation & sector impact analysis do?

Stay ahead of commodity market movements with automated news collection, translation, and sector impact analysis. This workflow monitors Oil, Gold, and Grain markets from global English sources, tr...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Miscellaneous use case.