22.05.2012 - The global boom in commodities is a long term story
Investing in natural resources offers the potential for high returns for investors, but risks are ever present. Both the demand and supply sides need to be assessed. What are the main challenges for resource companies at this moment and how best should the accompanying risks be negotiated? Economic principles dictate that prices are set at a point that supply satisfies demand. The demand case for commodities is well known with the emerging nations of the world consuming more materials as their economies gather pace. We are very aware, especially after the global financial crisis of 2008, that this will not be in a straight line, but over a reasonable timescale this upward trend should continue as urbanisation proliferates...............................................Full Article: Source
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