An analysis of the profiles and motivations of habitual commodity speculations

Article Abstract:

Commodity speculators, according to a survey of retail commodity brokers in Alabama, are contrary to what conventional policy makers calling for more stringent regulations have pictured them to be. The traders were found to be well-educated and experienced. Financially sophisticated, they have large capitals to support their business. With regard to their behavior towards futures trading, they appear to do so not only for the financial rewards but also for the furor that trading generates. Traditional regulatory literature have depicted them as undercapitalized and unsophisticated.

Speculation, Commodity futures

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Import and hedging uncertainty in international trade

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Uncertainties about changes in exchange rates and global commodity prices make price hedging difficult in international trade. However, the existence of commodities futures and exchange rate contracts allow traders to hedge their risks. A model that describes decision-making about importation, production and hedging is developed. The proposed model incorporates uncertainties about both input prices and currency exchange rates. The results indicate that the impact of these variables on hedging is determined by equilibrium prices.

Usage, Prices and rates, Hedging (Finance), Foreign exchange, Foreign exchange rates, Futures

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