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Finance
17 May 2023

The dilemma of the Islamic finance industry

A look at the tension between Islamic finance principles and the mechanics of modern commodity trading — and what it means for counterparties operating across both worlds.

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Logistics
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Why midstream logistics make or break a trade

Transportation and storage rarely make headlines, but they're where the margin in a physical trade is won or lost.

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Market insight
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Reading volatility: what commodity traders watch for

Price swings tell a story if you know where to look. Here's how we think about risk before it shows up in the numbers.

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