What's really moving these markets

By Contributing EditorJuly 24, 2018

Commodities Are Cheap… Will They Stay That Way?

The Mike Alkin Show

Commodities had been gaining traction again… finally…

But just when it looked like it was safe to dip your toes back into the commodity complex… world events and trade war tensions have sent prices sliding.

My guest today is commodity watcher Peter Sainsbury at Materials-Risk.com, where you can find commodity market insights across the supply chain.

Trust me, you’ll want to hear what Peter has to say about commodities and managing risk right now.

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Topics discussed:

The quick rise and fall of copper
Impact of trade war fears on commodities
Outlook for global growth
Potash—unloved and poised for a rebound

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Commodities Are Cheap… Will They Stay That Way?

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