| Earlier this week, President Obama unveiled his budget proposal for the year beginning October 1. The proposed 2015 budget totals $3.9 trillion, including certain tax increases, as well as budget cuts and increases across nearly all departments. A closer look at the breakdown of Obama's budget reveals several key factors commodity traders and investors should be aware of -- particularly for the energy and agriculture industries.
In the President's message, Obama stated "We also know that one of the biggest factors in bringing more jobs back is our commitment to American energy… The Budget advances this strategy by ensuring the safe and responsible production of natural gas and cleaner electricity generation from fossil fuels." In regard to agriculture, however, the President's outlined budget is significantly smaller than last year...............................................Full Article: Source
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