Now these countries account for a third of world consumption in commodities such as copper.

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Our consumption of commodities and perhaps more importantly, the trading and risk management of those commodities are an essential and growing part of global business.

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Reducing consumption of these commodities has proven to be one of the best ways for a company to lower its vulnerability to price volatility.

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Much of the U.S. economic data over the last month has been softer than expected, raising concerns about future consumption of industrial commodities such as copper.

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Ultimately, Melek pointed out, stronger data should be supportive for commodities since it means potential for increased consumption.

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This combination of feeble production and feverish consumption, the argument runs, means that demand for commodities will outpace supply for years to come.

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Unlike all other commodities, with a century or more of history, commercial uranium consumption is barely two decades old.

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