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Commodities rout will fuel EM concerns and volatility

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INTERNATIONAL

This drop has taken oil into its second bear market in the space of just over a year amid a broader rout in the prices of commodities, notably copper and gold. The commodity…

Specialty commodities will not see global oversupply

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INTERNATIONAL

Impact of falling commodity prices and dearth of capital on the resource sector.

Commodities drive Brazil's record trade surplus

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BRAZIL

The trade surplus surpassed USD61bn, and another new record high is expected this year. However, results have been mainly boosted by sharp increases in commodity prices, the…

China’s dual circulation goals alter commodity markets

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INT

The country relies heavily on imports of natural resources and technology. China’s trade surpluses are less pronounced with the major commodity producers. Growing geopolitical…

War risks may disrupt minor commodities' global supply

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INTERNATIONAL

Possible supply disruptions for sensitive commodities.

COP21 will boost green energy investments globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Impact of COP21 on the energy and commodities sectors.

3D printing will affect global commodity markets

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INTERNATIONAL

3D printing and its ramifications for commodities.

Global resource nationalism is set to soften

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INTERNATIONAL

Commodity-producer countries react to low prices and sector sluggishness.

China’s exports will recover but trade sanctions loom

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CHINA

Chinese exports grew by 7.1% year-on-year in US dollar terms, while imports expanded by 3.5%. The trade gap narrowed to USD39.7bn in February. Export growth was buoyed by rapid…

Growth pessimism is gaining ground in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

In December 2014 ECLAC had anticipated expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) of 2.2% for 2015. It is now forecasting growth of only 0.5%, down from 1.1% in 2014 and…