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Commodity Exchanges Still a Necessity to the Economy

Commodity exchanges are more important than ever to the economy, as they are providing an efficeint and centralized marketplace for hedgers and speculators.  Some might not agree that all the players in the commodity markets are benefitting the exchanges and the … Continue reading

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Flash Crash Report: Market ‘Internalizers’ Pressured Exchanges

Flash Crash Report: Market ‘Internalizers’ Pressured Exchanges (Adds reaction from a market maker in the sixth and seventh graphs.) Market participants that usually trade away from the stock exchanges were forced onto them on May 6, adding further pressure during … Continue reading

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Commodities Exchange – What Are The Major Commodity Exchanges Around The World?

There are at least a dozen major exchanges that serve as a marketplace for commodities worldwide. Each of these specialize in certain commodities, while others trade in whole different set. The following is a brief history of these exchanges: … Continue reading

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The Role of Commodity Brokers and Futures Exchanges in Commodity Risk Management

The broker is an intermediary who talks to lots of different principals (traders, producers, consumers of commodities) in the hope he will get an “order” to buy or sell goods. He takes a commission from the transaction which is deducted … Continue reading

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