Likewise, debased dollars wobble the scale at the point of exchange and push commodities up a la an oil shock.

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It starts to resemble the floor of the commodities exchange, he says.

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Finally, the bumper pay can be seen as a reflection of the success of the London Stock Exchange at becoming the listing destination of choice for global commodities companies.

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Rather than fussing for months to develop all the trappings of a real commodities exchange, they decided to launch with a bare-bones site and evolve with the market.

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The continued fall in the value of the dollar on foreign exchange markets and against commodities in general and gold in particular are sure indicators that this is the leading edge of a breakout in inflation.

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Founded in 2003, MCX is a commodity exchange for the trading of metals and agricultural and industrial commodities.

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While it is included in the commodities basket it is in fact a medium of exchange and one that is officially recognised (if not publicly used as such).

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This portfolio can be used to embrace all manner of investments such as Bonds, Commodities, Equity, Foreign Exchange, Loans and Options plus less transparent assets such as Derivatives, Exchange Traded Funds, Film Box Office Sales Human Resources, Real Estate, Structured Products, Trade Marks, Patent and Marketing Rights.

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