| In recent years, the function of diversification and inflation protection has always been attributed to raw materials has been questioned. From 2005 onwards, in fact, the correlation between commodities and traditional asset classes is gradually increased, reaching its peak in 2008. We'll see if in the coming years will come down to the historical averages, or if the "new normal" (the new normal) has also touched this area.
Meanwhile, the outlook for 2015 remains fairly weak. In general, according to the outlook of the World Bank, next year prices are expected to moderate descent, especially as regards the commodity energentiche and oil in particular. An important element, since the raw materials are energentiche those weighing more generic benchmarks. (Translated)..............................................Full Article: Source
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