23.07.2014 - Commodity ETFs Signal Meaningful Divergence
In investing, the term commodity spans a great deal of assets and sectors. Precious metals, industrial metals, agriculture, livestock, and energy are just some of the varied classes that fall into this diverse arena. In an ideal world of inflationary and deflationary pressures, all of these sectors would move in a similar direction according to cyclical forces. However, the reality is that significant divergences can appear based on a host of factors for each sub-grouping. Individual influences can include: supply and demand, governmental policy, geopolitical events, weather patterns, and other subtle nuances that affect each commodity differently. ..............................................Full Article: Source
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