Across markets, there’s growing talk that high prices for raw materials will be cured only by recessions in the second half.

Britain, the United States, Japan, and Canada agreed to ban new Russian gold imports, the British government said on Sunday.

What the rest of the year holds for raw materials from crude oil and natural gas to grains, gold, and iron ore?

This year’s standout inflation trade of backing commodities is coming under pressure on concern a recession will curb demand for raw materials.

Despite looming sanctions and import bans, Russia exported $97.7 billion worth of fossil fuels in the first 100 days since its invasion of Ukraine.

As major economies march towards a net-zero future, there is a growing endeavour to produce metals with little-to-no carbon footprint.  

The German government is preparing to fire up more coal plants to keep the use of gas at a minimum.