27.10.2008 - Commodities take a hit

From CNN: It's not just stocks suffering the pain of the global financial mayhem. Commodities like corn, coffee and oil are also taking a big hit. The weakening world economy - and the stronger dollar - are causing many investors to bail out of commodities. The S&P GSCI Index - which tracks the prices of two dozen raw materials including wheat, corn, sugar, copper and lead - has dropped nearly 29% from the start of the month...... Full Article: Source

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