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Dec 11, 2024 | 
fastmarkets.com | David Becker
The Exchange for Physical (EFP) process represents a significant mechanism in the futures market that allows market participants to manage commodity price risk effectively. This innovative trading method facilitates the settlement of forward physical transactions, enabling companies to lock in commodity prices while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
fastmarkets.com | David Becker
As the global community increasingly prioritizes environmental sustainability, the renewable diesel industry has emerged as a critical player in transitioning from traditional fossil fuels to greener alternatives. A noteworthy contributor to this shift is used cooking oil (UCO), a low-carbon-intensity feedstock gaining traction within the industry.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
fastmarkets.com | Alex Brocklehurst |David Becker
Key takeaways:Protect against potential adverse price fluctuations when a derivative market does not exist. Customize your risk management strategy using self-insurance. Create a commodity hedging process that prioritizes stable cash flows. Procurement managers and commodity producers are often exposed to price fluctuations, which can significantly impact their profitability and financial stability.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
fastmarkets.com | Dalila Ouerghi |Zihao Li |Lee Allen |David Becker
Lithium prices in the international markets remained mostly rangebound amid thin liquidity in the run up to the holiday, which takes place from February 10-17. Chinese lithium consumers continued to top up inventories of battery-grade lithium carbonate over the recent week in preparation for their operation during the LNY holiday, especially with an imminent halting of domestic logistics because of the holiday.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
fastmarkets.com | David Becker |Callum Perry |Solomon Cefai |Justin Yang
Automotive companies operate in a highly competitive and volatile industry susceptible to fluctuating input costs. These costs, including raw materials, can significantly impact automotive manufacturers’ profitability and cash flow. There are several tools that an automotive procurement manager or risk manager can use to determine the extent of the risk embedded in production costs.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
fastmarkets.com | Nina Y. Hu |David Becker |Andrea Hotter |Lee Allen
The financial package is aimed at reducing the country’s reliance on China, which currently produces most of the world’s battery materials. It is also likely to increase the competitiveness of South Korea’s battery industry in the global market, the government said. Some of the funding will be used to invest in manufacturing production facilities in United States to help companies gain tax breaks from the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
columbiamissourian.com | David Becker
Previous The Vikings and Chargers traded inexplicable decisions in th… Next Up The Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight home following a Sun… Who moves Columbia forward? Help us find the unsung heroes of Columbia. There's a category for everyone in our community. Missouri Made is a special section about the wide diversity of Missouri’s manufacturing industry, one of the biggest drivers of the state's economy.
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
heraldstandard.com | David Becker
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Sep 25, 2023 | 
indianagazette.com | David Becker
The Pittsburgh Steelers showed signs of progress in a 23-18 victory that improved their record to 2-1. Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for multiple touchdowns for the first time in his career, including a 13-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth that gave the Steelers a 16-point lead in the second half. Pickett says it's a game Pittsburgh can build on, though momentum has been tough to come by in recent years.
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Mar 10, 2023 | 
citizentribune.com | David Becker
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