June 2021 – Commodity Trading Major

China expands export restrictions against 40 Japanese companies February 24, 2026
Beijing bans shipments of critical ‘dual use’ goods in latest escalation of row with Tokyo
Stocks slip and gold gains as global trade faces new Trump tariff threat February 23, 2026
Dollar dips after US president imposes 15% duty following Supreme Court decision to strike down previous policy
Chevron in talks for stake in giant Iraq oilfield after Lukoil sanctions February 23, 2026
US major says it is negotiating for West Qurna 2, which produces 10% of Iraq’s crude
Gold enters the storybook stage February 23, 2026
Its price is now far above levels suggested by fundamental forces, but it’s hard to see what might stop its ascent
Lebanon eyes sale of gold reserves to rescue banks and the economy February 23, 2026
Central bank has about $45bn worth of bullion but wary citizens are sceptical about selling it
Japan mines Pacific Ocean mud for rare earths to counter China’s chokehold February 23, 2026
Ocean floor resources could help protect supply chains from Beijing’s export bans
Greece eyes central role in Europe’s post-Russia gas market February 22, 2026
US LNG arriving at entry points in Greece can be exported by pipeline to the Balkans and beyond
Email blunder exposes $90bn Russian oil smuggling ring February 20, 2026
Apparent network of companies using same server includes little-known group that has become country’s largest oil exporter
Repsol aims to triple Venezuelan oil output after securing US permit February 20, 2026
Spanish energy group expects production to soar over the next three years
Metals traders will benefit from a fractured world February 19, 2026
Tariffs have supercharged turbulence in commodity markets