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    This is a sample of Fastmarkets’ weekly recap of the main movements in global cash markets.

    The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is already seeing wide-scale support for its recently launched Claims Code of Practice, VCMI technical director, markets and standards, Ana Carolina Avzaradel Szklo told Fastmarkets in an exclusive interview.

    Mexico’s production and consumption of long steel fell year-on-year in May due to weakness in the country’s construction sector, but posted a month on month gain, according to the latest data from the Mexican steel chamber, CANACERO.

    The EU Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, which would allow the use of “high-quality” Article 6 carbon credits from 2036 as part of its 2040 climate target, it announced on Wednesday July 2. Up to 3% of 1990 EU net emissions would be allowed to be covered by these credits.

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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

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    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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    Metal Bulletin • American Metal Market • Scrap Price Bulletin • Industrial Minerals • RISI • FOEX • The Jacobsen • Agricensus • Palm Oil Analytics • Random Lengths • Hardwood Market Report
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