06.08.2014 - Commodities May Continue Slump Into August, But Buying Opportunities Possible
July was the worst month for commodities overall since May 2012, and the weak performance is likely to continue into August, market watchers said. But weaker markets can offer buying opportunities for savvy traders, they added. The S&P GSCI lost 5.3% in July, giving up almost its entire gain for the year, and as of Monday has roughly a flat return year-to-date. According to data released by S&P Dow Jones Indices, one of the worst performers in their indexes was unleaded gasoline, which fell 8.1% in July. This is the fifth-worst July on record since 1988 and is also the worst July since July 2008. The agriculture sector lost 8.7% in the S&P GSCI index, falling to its lowest level since July 2010...............................................Full Article: Source
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