Commodity Trade and Finance - Bharatbook com
Released on: January 29, 2008, 1:23 am
Press Release Author: Bharat Book Bureau
Industry: Financial
Press Release Summary: Commodity Trade and Finance looks at the economics of key commodity groups, including energy, agriculture and metals.
Press Release Body: Following recent hikes in oil, gas, copper and wheat prices, commodities have once again come to the focus of the investment community and the average person on the street. What affects the supply of oil? How important is weather for grain prices? Why have copper prices skyrocketed? Is it worth investing in commodities? How can I hedge my commodity price risk? Commodity Trade and Finance looks at the economics of key commodity groups, including energy, agriculture and metals. It examines the supply/demand fundamentals of several major and minor commodities, physical characteristics, production an consumption patterns, trade flows and pricing mechanisms. It also covers, in brief, the main tools used to hedge price risk, such as futures, options and swaps. Outline and Contents: Section 1: Energy Energy economics Oil history Oil pricing Gas Steam coal Section 2: Metals Iron, cooking coal & steel Copper Aluminium Minor base metals Section 3: Agriculture Economics of agriculture Grains & oilseeds Softs: coffee, sugar, cocoa Fruits, vegetables & livestock Forest & paper Each chapter will contain information on Physical characteristics Main producers and consumers Main exporters and importers Physical market organisation (pricing, agents, contract types, etc.) Why you should purchase this book: It puts together a wealth of information for all key commodities, together with economic analysis It offers an indispensable reference text for those who are interested in commodities, or about to embark in a relevant career and want a solid academic background in the area. It is written in non-technical, easily readable language, suitable for all audiences.
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