Year in a word: Rare earths
These metals have become the plaything of the US-China trade war
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Banks and traders race to capitalise on gold’s historic rally
Surge in bullion prices turns precious metals trading and vaulting into one of finance’s most profitable businesses
One of the world’s hottest IPO markets shows signs of weakness
Series of disappointing debuts in Hong Kong has come in the last quarter of a record year
BP nears deal to sell majority stake in $10bn Castrol lubricants division
The UK oil and gas major is stepping up asset sales under new chair Albert Manifold
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