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For decades, the world’s biggest commodity traders have sought to remain outside of politics, doing deals with anyone who has natural resources to buy or sell. Now, Donald Trump is changing the rules ...

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While stocks are at record highs, commodity traders are finishing their worst year since before the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020 as volatility subsides and prices rise in several categories. Wall ...