This week is a critical phase in the global commodities market, with major players gearing up for significant announcements. Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., and TotalEnergies SE are set to unveil their first-quarter financial results. Caterpillar Inc., the giant in heavy machinery, is also set to report, potentially revealing new insights into the mining and […]
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