Olam Secures $4 Billion in Financing Facilities
Olam International obtained an aggregate US$4 billion in financing facilities from multiple banks as part of its reorganization plan, the…
The Shifting Landscape of Shanghai’s Gold Market
As the world’s largest gold producer, China plays an outsized role in global gold markets. But in order to fully…
China’s Focus On Low Emissions Could Affect Industrial Metals
China has announced bold targets to curb its carbon emissions, but the country will need to embrace significant policy challenges…
China’s Appetite For Soybeans, Corn Remains Robust
China’s accelerating imports of American corn and soybeans in 2020 has continued this year. Understanding whether this marks a long-term…
Asia Is On An Oil Buying Spree
The strong economic recovery throughout much of Asia is driving high demand for crude oil, and demand is expected to…
China On Track To Be World’s Largest Oil Refiner in 2021
In the global refining industry, COVID-19 has exposed a seismic shift. While China’s oil refineries forge ahead with capacity expansion,…
China Turning To US To Meet Soybean Demand
Brazil is still forecast to reap a record 133 million metric tons of soybeans this season, and overall world demand…
The Evolution Of China’s Commodities Markets
Trading volumes on China’s derivatives exchanges have been on an upward trajectory, as investors there become more familiar with futures…
China’s Appetite For Meat Continues To Strengthen
Despite the impact of COVID-19 and African swine fever, China’s appetite for meat is showing no sign of slowing down.…
Green Metals See A Boost on COVID-19 Response
Unprecedented stimulus has led some countries to focus on a green recovery with more renewables and lower emission vehicles. One…
China’s Switch To Renewables Will Drive Copper Demand
Copper prices have rebounded strongly since hitting an 11-year low in March. After briefly trading below $2 per pound, the…
Brazil Has Become The World’s Top Soybean Producer
Throughout the 20th century, the United States was the largest global exporter of most grains and oilseeds, including corn, wheat, and…
