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Okay i understand the commodities were traded primarily as an interaction between a producer and a supplier. But these days, it seems hard to believe that only Old McDonald is involved in corn, wheat, soy, and all those futures. So how do other individuals, primarily financial institutues, profit (or lose) from the commodity markets when all they’re trading is something not very liquidable?
There was some talk in congress about regulation of oil speculation, raising margin requirements,ect, but now silence.
Now the talk has shifted back to supply and demand while an oil tankers cargo may change hands 15 times before it reaches port.
What is happening here?
Oh no, Mr. P
The margin requirments could be increased on both the London and New York exchanges. Try again.