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Commodities Focus

S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key news and pricing issues from across the global shipping, natural gas, power, petrochemicals, agriculture, and coal markets.

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Is a nickel still worth a dime? Unpacking nickel pricing mechanisms, a year on

Is a nickel still worth a dime? Unpacking nickel pricing mechanisms, a year on

A year after a historic short squeeze sent LME nickel metal prices soaring above $100,000/mt, industry players remain di... Read more

4 Jul 2023

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It's a bumpy road ahead for North American electric reliability amid energy transition

It's a bumpy road ahead for North American electric reliability amid energy transition

Up to two-thirds of North America is at an elevated risk of electricity shortfalls this summer in extreme conditions wit... Read more

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