Saudi Aramco’s trading arm is making a strategic push into the metals space, with plans to hire copper traders — marking a sign that energy giants are diversifying into commodity markets.
In parallel, CME Group has seen a strong uptick in trading volumes from the Middle East, driven by hedge funds expanding operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.This reflects a broader shift as global capital flows increasingly look to the region for liquidity and market growth.
These moves suggest a changing dynamic in the global trading landscape: energy incumbents entering commodity trading, and financial exchanges capitalizing on shifting regional hubs.
