The legislation would restrict bank trading in complex financial instruments known as derivatives, which are often used by companies to hedge against changes in commodity prices or interest rates.

这份法案将限制银行在复杂金融衍生品上的交易，此类金融工具经常被公司拿来对冲大宗商品价格或利率的波动。

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The big fear is falling commodity prices coupled with rising interest rates-hardly an unimaginable combination.

一大担忧是大宗商品价格下降和利率上升同时发生——这并不是难以想象的组合。

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Headline inflation rates have risen thanks to commodity prices.

整体通胀率上升得益于商品价格的上涨。

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If the Fed pursues a new round of quantitative easing, it will be buying a highly liquid commodity at market rates.

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There was a "clear correlation" between price of copper on commodity markets and rates of crime, he told MPs, suggesting cable theft was largely the work of "professional criminals".

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Bart Melek, vice president and director, head of commodity strategy, rates and foreign exchange research at TD Securities, said just chatter from Iran and Israel could push the risk premium on crude higher.

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