Speculators in the agricultural commodities markets are forcing grocery prices to rise too quickly and erratically, according to some top economists marking World Food Day on Sunday.
“Excessive financial speculation is contributing to increasing volatility and record food prices, exacerbating global hunger and poverty,” wrote 461 economists, from more than 40 countries, in an open letter.
Read the article...Speculators in the agricultural commodities markets are forcing grocery prices to rise too quickly and erratically, according to some top economists marking World Food Day on Sunday.
“Excessive financial speculation is contributing to increasing volatility and record food prices, exacerbating global hunger and poverty,” wrote 461 economists, from more than 40 countries, in an open letter.
Read the article...