After so much commotion, the second half of April seemed almost calm – at least on the international trade front. One might think Donald Trump was focused on improving his golf handicap at Mar-a-Lago (though in reality, he was celebrating his “Hundred Days” in office and even made a trip to Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral, followed by an impromptu meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky). The Trumpian front has shifted back to the United States, with a full-blown offensive against universities and continued efforts to undermine the Department of Government Ethics (DOGE) at the core of federal administrations and agencies.
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It is still too early to draw conclusions about 2024, but the main trends are already evident: in the markets, breakfast undeniably reigns supreme, with the recent coffee frenzy (reminiscent of the historic freeze of 1976 and the epic rise of the Bogota cartel), the rebound of cocoa once again, orange juice, and the resilience of sugar.
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The 2024 Commodities Innovation Awards brought together leaders, and innovators to celebrate the groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of the commodities industry.
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A night to remember! The Commodity Business Week “Soirée” was a unique opportunity to connect our ecosystem, with most inspiring leaders of the moment.
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Mumbai, India – October 9, 2024 – In a landmark gathering that underscored the maritime industry’s pivotal role in global trade and sustainability, the ShipTek 2024 International Conference and Awards concluded today at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. This year’s event, set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s iconic coastline, brought together a constellation of industry titans, innovative startups, and policymakers, all united in their vision to navigate the complex waters of modern maritime challenges.
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Summer 2024 was hot! It was hot from a climate perspective with global temperature records. Elsewhere in the world, tensions have continued to escalate: a new front has opened in Russia around Kursk. (the emblematic site of the largest tank battle of World War II); the war in Gaza continues, with failed ceasefire talks and Israeli strikes in Tehran and Lebanon; election manipulation in Venezuela and power consolidation by Maduro; tensions between China and the Philippines over a few islets; an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Joe Biden’s withdrawal, and the dramatic rise of the Democratic ticket Harris/Walz; the fall of the Prime Minister in Bangladesh; and still, the ongoing war in Sudan (the worst humanitarian disaster of this century) and the chronic instability of the Sahel region. The façade of Olympic fraternity didn’t last long (but has it ever been otherwise?).
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The Ultimate Maritime & Shipping Industry Experience! : Get ready for a fascinating event that will reshape your perspective on the maritime and shipping industry! ShipTek Mumbai 2024 is a prestigious international conference and awards program that promises to deliver unparalleled insights, cutting-edge innovations, and invaluable connections.
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GTR Commodities returns to Geneva on September 19, where over 50 industry experts will share personal experiences and in-depth assessments of key trends within the commodities landscape. This will include emerging market and corporate financing challenges as well as how traders and lenders are navigating the risks and market turbulence of geopolitics, inflation, commodity supply shortfalls and more.
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