Commodities

Also in today’s newsletter, Ken Griffin weighs whether he’ll back Trump or Biden

A significant strategic shift is far more important than looking to solutions abroad

Japanese company’s $14.9bn proposed purchase of US Steel sparked bipartisan political backlash

SGX needs help despite the country’s role as a thriving financial centre

Journey from industrial behemoth to takeover target reflects country’s decline as a mining powerhouse

The president’s focus on tackling climate change has upset US producers, who are instead funding Trump

Head of last year’s climate negotiations holds event in Abu Dhabi for Silicon Valley and oil executives

Wagers on rising prices point to concerns over potential supply disruptions

Three-centuries-old institution rebuffs call to declare fossil fuel companies culpable for global warming

Africa’s second-biggest oil producer unlocks cash from a Chinese-controlled account to pay interest on a crucial loan