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The commodity trader’s need for geopolitical intelligence

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Saadia Sultan spoke to GRIP about the need for traders to learn more concerning insurance and gain practical insights into geopolitical intelligence to stay competitive.

Commodity trading in energy markets involves buying and selling physical assets (like crude oil, natural gas, and electricity) or their financial derivatives. It is always volatile and risky because short-term supply and demand often are affected by suddenly appearing disruptions, and sometimes these disruptions and demand spikes cannot be instantly

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