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Brazil's record trade surplus hides major challenges

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BRAZIL

Drivers of Brazil's record trade surplus.

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…

Global shipping industry will stay oversupplied

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INTERNATIONAL

Shipping industry outlook.

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…

Inventory overhang will cap uranium price gains

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INTERNATIONAL

Global uranium market.

Ukraine can expect negligible growth at best

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UKRAINE

Ukraine's economic prospects in 2016.

Recovery will be slow after Peru's sharp contraction

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PERU

A second wave of the pandemic is currently under way and will prolong these impacts, delaying recovery this year. The slow roll-out of available vaccines will further extend the…

Poor diesel car demand will plague platinum prices

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INTERNATIONAL

The mainstay of demand is for catalytic converters on diesel vehicles, which consumers are buying in lower numbers since the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal. Reduced supply from…

Global copper market hit by China's slowdown

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INTERNATIONAL

Copper market.

Brazil's trade deficit highlights deeper economic ills

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BRAZIL

According to Central Bank estimates, a trade deficit of this magnitude increases the current account deficit to around 4% of GDP, the highest in 13 years, and the third-largest…