This approach would also allow the countries to trade off gains in some commodities against the losses in others.

这种方式也会使各国能够以某些商品的收益抵消其他商品的损失。

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Some commodities like lumber and iron ore are bulky, costly to warehouse, and should be less susceptible to financial speculation.

一些大宗商品如木材和铁矿石体积庞大，其仓储费甚高，因此，它们理应不是金融投机的宠儿。

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Inflation picked up earlier in the year, mainly reflecting higher prices for some commodities and imported goods, as well as the supply chain disruptions.

通胀在今年早些时候有所上升，这主要反映了某些大宗商品及进口货物的价格上涨及供应链的中断。

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Before it went into effect some economists predicted the trade agreement would increase sales of Indonesian commodities such as palm oil,copper,and rubber, but would hurt low-end manufacturers.

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More recently, inflation has moderated as prices of energy and some commodities have declined from their earlier peaks.

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And investors may perceive that QE increases the long-term risks of inflation, which also makes some commodities more attractive.

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Second, make sure you have enough in international investments and perhaps some commodities to help offset these types of risks to our economy.

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