| While the recent downward spiral in assets such as equities and commodities started around the end of July, globally the fall has been much sharper in the latter. In the five months since the US rating downgrade, commodities have lost 11.27 per cent (on the all commodity index of S&P GSCI).
The metals index was the worst performer, losing 23.4 per cent, while agri commodities lost 16.8 per cent globally. In comparison, major equity indices such as the Dow and FTSE lost only 5.6 and eight per cent, respectively. The Brazil equity market was down just over five per cent and Mexico two per cent up...............................................Full Article: Source |