Are we in the early stages of a commodities super-cycle?
Booming demand for commodities can be an indicator We are currently observing record prices for a range of commodities, including the all-important iron ore price. Copper has also seen a strong performance in the past year and, with cereal and dairy prices continue to be firm. There has been a lot of talk recently among market commentators that there could be a commodity super-cycle brewing. An extended period of booming demand for a wide array of commodities, leading to a surge in their prices, which could…
☀ Argentine agricultural sector importance for the world economy
Argentina is a vast country, rich in natural resources, blessed with good soil and excellent weather. Twenty per cent of GDP is agriculture related, making the agricultural sector in Argentina important for the world economy. As the land available for agricultural production around the world becomes increasingly scarce, yield will be key to maintaining food supplies in the future. And few agricultural economies can compete with the yields obtained by Argentinean farmers. Argentina is the world’s largest exporter…
