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February 12, 2026

Inside Commodities

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LSEG's report highlights the US push for energy dominance via Venezuela, potential rare earth futures from CME, and market shifts in oil and agriculture.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The US is aggressively pursuing energy investment in Venezuela to boost oil production and counter Chinese and Russian influence.
  • 2.OPEC forecasts a slight oil surplus in Q2 2026, which may influence the OPEC+ decision on whether to resume production hikes.
  • 3.CME Group is planning the world's first rare earth futures contract to help Western firms hedge exposure to China-dominated supply chains.

Table of Contents

  • Top News - Oil
  • Top News - Agriculture
  • Top News - Metals
  • Top News - Carbon & Power
  • Top News - Dry Freight

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Authors

Dhanya

Securities

CVXValterra PlatinumMPMalaysian Palm Oil FuturesENI.MI

Themes

American Energy DominanceGeopolitical Competition with ChinaShareholder Returns vs. Capital InvestmentCritical Mineral Supply Chain Security

Regions

GlobalNorth AmericaLatin AmericaUnited StatesVenezuelaChina