A raw deal for commodities
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Commodity prices have dropped, partly due to a drop in demand from East Asia, while producers such as Russia and Brazil have increased the supply of some commodities. Capacity increases from investment decisions when prices were higher have also tended to depress prices. Technological advances and the development of new economic activities have also tended to depress commodity prices over the long term. Petroleum prices have risen due to planned supply cuts, but commodity prices are not likely to rise for some time.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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After the deluge
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Mozambique has been hit by flooding and this type of natural disaster looks set to increase with many of the world's population living in poverty near coastlines. The Yangzi valley in China is also at risk from flooding. The long-term costs of such disasters cannot easily be met by outside aid. Cooperation between aid workers and the armed services is important, and precautionary measures include building areas of high ground where essential supplies can be stored.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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The last, best deluge? Commodities
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Speculators are turning to commodity futures since bonds show no movement. Though high produce prices caused by floods in the Midwest should not affect future prices, and demand for gold and copper in China is falling, speculators believe there will be another great rise.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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