International Commodity Trading: Physical And Derivative Markets( Series - Wiley Trading )

The ongoing evolution of international commodity markets is a fscinating aspect of globalisation, inasmuch as many basic commodities are traded globally on international physical markets, often associated with efficient and global futures markets.

"International Commodity Trading" offers a comprehensive discussion of the specific mechanisms that apply to physical and futures markets discusses the various techniques associated with the management of market operations presents and analyses the various types of commodity markets provides an in-depth coverage of trading companies, of their role and of their strategies gives techniques for forecasting commodity prices gives practical examples and case studies

In addition to discussing financial and commodity futures and options, this book links them to the physical economy at large, a linkage which is particularly important when one is thinking of physical commodity markets. The book looks at not only the futures of derivative markets, but it also explores the physical markets and the underlying economy. Written by leading authors in the field of commodity markets Contains numerous up-to-date examples, case studies, and scenarios to assist in gaining an overall understanding Covers all aspects of commodity trading, including the inter-relationship between the different functions