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Commodities are the world’s raw materials. As natural resources, they are used in the production process of all manufactured goods, putting them at the heart of the economic cycle. The vital role in the world’s economy, combined with the specific characteristics of commodity markets, make this an asset class that can add real value to your investment portfolio.
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James, T. (2016). Setting the Scene. In: Commodity Market Trading and Investment. Global Financial Markets. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-43281-0_1
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