Investing in Commodities
MoneyWeek's expert analysis and practical advice on commodities could help you profit from this one-time fringe activity. Commodities have seen stellar rises in recent years, sparking investors’ interest and bringing them into the mainstream.
With both China and India growing at breakneck speed, it's hard to see how supply will ever be able to keep up with demand for oil, base metals and, perhaps the most compelling commodity investment around at the moment, water.
The rising price of food and soft commodities is another trend we've picked up on. The soaring cost of staple foodstuffs such as onions and corn may have prompted civil disturbances in countries such as India and Mexico, but it is also an excellent investment opportunity, as revealed in How to profit from rising food prices.
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Is wind power a realistic solution to our energy woes?
The UK government has committed itself to some ambitious green energy plans. It all sounds terribly good, but is it just hot air? Eoin Gleeson finds some answers....
GM debate resurfaces as food prices escalate
With the rise of global food prices, the EU wants to allow the import of genetically-modified foodstuffs. But there is inevitable opposition from environmental groups.
Uranium is set to glow hotter still
The global need for cheaper and cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, plus ongoing production problems and depleting stockpiles, continue to push uranium's price up.
Where next for the oil price?
With Saudi Arabia increasing production and developing countries reducing fuel subsidies, are oil prices likely to come down? Not right away, but perhaps in the long term.
Commodities: Crude demand fuelled by supply concern
Crude futures hit a high of $143.33 Tuesday before settling a few dollars less...
How you can profit from the end of cheap food
After years of plenty, consumers are going to have to get used to higher food...
Commodities: Crude tops $143, settles lower
Oil prices broke $143 a barrel for the first time early on Monday amid ongoing...
Buy into the rush for gas Down Under
Coal seam gas – the deadly 'fire damp' once feared by coal miners – is abundant...
Commodities: Crude settles above $140
Crude for August delivery settled 57 cents higher at $140.21 a barrel, having...
Stick with commodities for massive benefits
Oil is not a bubble - demand is still outstripping supply - and gold's rise...
