28.09.2011 - Why slide in commodity prices is a good thing
The commodities’ slide ends a period in which economists and commodity buyers seemed to be living in different worlds. The economic story was of a frail world that could be about to fail. Yet oil and most other commodities rose into the stratosphere. They are still far from falling to earth, Brent is still 32 per cent higher than last year. The apparent disconnect can be resolved. Growth has been weaker than hoped in developed economies but still strong enough in emerging economies to help keep prices high. But investment and monetary factors are also at play..............................................Full Article: Source
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