It isn't just a reflection of the current economic slowdown and rise in commodity prices: Middle-class incomes have been stagnant for several years.

不能将这一古脑都归咎于当前经济的不景气以及大宗商品价格的上涨：要知道美国中产阶级的收入已经原地踏步好几年了。

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Molycorp can expect financial losses for at least two or three more years, but Bhappu claims current prices of rare earth elements are sustainable.

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He adds in a recent Bloomberg report that he expects any new resurgence any uranium prices to be delayed another two years because of the current global dynamics.

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High commodity prices have given Brazil a large current-account surplus for the past few years.

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