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    Fastmarkets announce the release of a new suite of insights and pricing products, across the carbon credits, carbon removals, and compliance carbon markets.

    Fastmarkets, a leading price-reporting agency and global market intelligence provider for metals, forest products and agriculture, has launched a new carbon offering to help businesses tackle the expanding demands of decarbonization and its implications for commodity markets.  With global decarbonization commitments accelerating and regulatory measures such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) coming […]

    The US-UK trade deal removes tariffs on steel and aluminium while reducing automotive duties, offering relief to British industries and reshaping transatlantic trade dynamics. The agreement also signals broader implications for global trade negotiations, particularly regarding China and excess capacity in metals.

    Soybean futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange fell for the second consecutive session on Wednesday April 30, pressured by selling in the soyoil market and plummeting crude prices.

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    We recognize the importance of being clear about our price assessment and index process. Our independently audited pricing process aligns with core IOSCO principles. Find out how our price reporters and analysts assess and forecast prices in agriculture, forest products and metals

    Purple, Texture, Lighting

    The definitive podcast for the critical minerals and battery raw materials markets. From uncovering market secrets to predicting future trends using Fastmarkets forecasting data, we’ve got you covered.

    In Hotter Commodities, special correspondent Andrea Hotter cuts to the chase on the biggest stories impacting the natural resources sector, what it means for the markets, the key risks and opportunities.

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