Commodities Regulation
/ˌkɒməˈdɪtiz ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations governing the trading, sale, and distribution of commodities, particularly agricultural and raw materials, to ensure market integrity and prevent fraud.
The commodities regulation requires traders to adhere to strict reporting standards to prevent market manipulation.
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- commodities regulation
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Commentary
Typically involves oversight by specialized agencies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the U.S., with focus on transparency and fraud prevention in commodities markets.
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