19.09.2014 - Commodities: Back On A Steady Course?
Overall, we are looking for higher global economic growth next year - however, recently worries have emerged that economic growth in China is slowing down. In turn, the acceleration of growth expected in Q3 has failed to materialise and we could see a further decline in growth in Q4. However, we expect the Chinese government and central bank to keep growth stable next year. Besides the renewed focus on the risk of lower growth in China, the main factor driving commodity markets currently is abundant supplies, in particular in the global energy and grain market. Overall, we expect commodity markets to remain well supplied in 2015. However, low prices may begin to be an issue for producers as they take their toll on profits............................................Full Article: Source
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