18.03.2014 - Why coffee futures are up 80pct in 2014
After commodities had a rough go in 2013, taking the backseat to surging equities, it seems that this year has more favorable conditions in store for a number of hard assets. Though a number of commodities have gotten off to a white-hot start this year, none have even come close to the gains that coffee futures have notched, as that commodity has spiked more than 80% through the first 10 weeks of the year. Coffee on the Rise: Futures for coffee are currently hovering at a fresh two-year high, as production in the world's most vital region has spooked investors. Brazil is, by far, the largest producer of coffee on an annual basis...............................................Full Article: Source
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