What’s Worse… A Slowdown in China, or More of the Same?
If China’s consumption rate of commodities continues growing at the same rate that it has for the last 10 years, this is what 2020 would look like…
Food Prices Surging at Highest Rate in Over Two Decades
Corn futures are up 98 percent, wheat gained 67 percent, raw sugar advanced 44 percent, and rice jumped 25 percent.
An Interview with Commodities Expert, Rick Rule
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Listen as FTM Weekly Radio Host, Jerry Robinson, interviews commodities expert, Rick Rule. In this interview, Rick Rule explains how the average investor how to navigate the tumultuous landscape of the commodities markets. Topics include: gold, silver, agricultural commodities, energy, and water. Enjoy!
Peak Oil 101: What You Should Know About The “End” of Oil
One of the greatest – and most imminent – challenges looming on America’s economic horizon is the threat of global peak oil production. You may have heard of the phrase “peak oil” from television, newspapers or other media sources. But what exactly does the phrase “peak oil” mean? Well, just like everything else, there is a simple answer and a more complex answer.
Explosive Demand Sends Cotton Prices Soaring
by FTMDaily.com HOUSTON, Feb. 18 -For the first time ever, cotton prices reached $2 per pound in New York yesterday. Increasing global demand and shrinking supplies drove the commodity to all-time highs. In the wake of global financial crisis, global consumption has begun growing again — especially for textiles and apparel. The demand for clothing and […]
U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan
The United States has discovered nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan.