
Benjamin Hoff – Commodity Futures Surfaces and the Cash-and-Carry Glue (S7E17)
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Navigating Commodity Markets
This chapter explores the unique characteristics of commodities as an asset class, focusing on cash and carry economics and the complexities of trading strategies. It discusses the interplay between market factors and how macroeconomic influences shape commodity prices, using examples like crude oil and sugar to illustrate key concepts. The conversation also addresses the risks associated with market dislocations and the essential role of futures markets in managing these risks for producers and consumers.
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