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Commodities Rising
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Commodities Rising

The Reality Behind the Hype and How to Really Profit in the Commodities Market

Jeffrey M. Christian
Wiley, 2006

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Commodities markets are awash in misinformation and disinformation. Huge price swings can inflict painful losses. Should you flee to the investment standards of stocks and bonds? That might be your first instinct, but it could deprive you of strong returns, says commodities expert Jeffrey M. Christian in this smart, compelling study. He offers no get-rich-quick secrets. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of sound analysis and solid decision-making. Christian nicely cuts through the hype to give a clear-eyed view of China’s effect on commodities prices. His writing is a bit stiff at times, and but he avoids too much jargon and moves at a good pace in this informative introduction to a complex field. getAbstract recommends it to investors seeking savvy insights and for their portfolios.

Take-Aways

  • Since 2003, commodities markets have been in a speculative bubble that has sent prices soaring.
  • The theory that China will drive commodities is a red herring. China is using more basic materials, but not as much as market bulls believe.
  • Secrecy, rumor, misinformation and disinformation plague the commodities markets.

About the Author

Commodities expert Jeffrey M. Christian is managing director of a consulting and research firm he founded in 1986. He’s a veteran of the commodities trading division at a major New York brokerage.

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