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Commodities – beware the dragon’s burp

The need to feed the supposedly insatiable demand of the Chinese economic dragon is frequently cited as a reason to expect ever-higher commodity prices. However, investors also need to beware of the growing risk that severe indigestion will cause prices to drop back sharply in the coming months.

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