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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…

International supply chains pose green challenges

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INTERNATIONAL

Trade-offs with other policy concerns such as domestic job creation pose political dilemmas. Both green technology products and their inputs are increasingly seen as strategic…

Critical minerals demand will boost Canadian mining

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CANADA

Although low commodity prices deterred investment in recent years, this is changing as the market rallies. The creation of a regional electric vehicle (EV) supply chain straddling…

Latin America's commodity reliance will stunt exports

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's trade deficit is set to rise sharply this year.

Food prices to fall slowly amid persistent disruptions

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INTERNATIONAL

This raises hopes of greater food supply, less disruption and lower prices. Grain and other agricultural commodities are sailing from Ukrainian Black Sea ports again after a safe…

New normal for trade will shape global economy

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INTERNATIONAL

The slowdown in global trade.

Russian oil shifts towards China and India

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RUSSIA

The current account is showing a healthy-looking surplus as export commodities are priced high and imports shrink. That may change as sanctions bite into exports of oil and other…

Jakarta’s ‘downstreaming’ policy could backfire

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INDONESIA

The policy involves restricting exports of certain raw materials in an attempt to encourage greater value-added processing domestically. The government banned exports of nickel…

China’s economic influence on Egypt grows

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EGYPT

The deal underscores the strength of bilateral relations. China is vital to Egypt's infrastructure-led development model, particularly around the Suez Canal zone. Beijing has…

Automakers will rev up electric vehicle output

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INTERNATIONAL

This is pushing up prices, and accelerating changes in product lines, corporate structures and supply chains. Meanwhile, major vehicle and parts manufacturers are investing…