China intervenes in oil market with historic sale of reserves
The announcement comes amid surging energy costs in China and electricity shortages in some provinces that have forced some factories to cut production.
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Copper, aluminum prices up as inflation runs hot
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Iron ore price hits one year low on China demand collapse
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