Agricultural Commodity Markets: A Guide to Futures Trading

.Originally published in 1989, this book is a clear and thorough guide to the workings and purpose of the futures markets. It begins by explaining the role of futures and options in agriculture and their uses in reducing risks and maximizing profits. The state of the futures industry in the USA, Europe, Japan and the smaller exchanges elsewhere during the 1980s is examined, the pattern of price movements analysed, and the major background factors which influence price movements discussed. The regulatory environment in the US and UK is analysed, and there is a thorough explanation of fundamental and technical approaches to price forecasting and of strategies to maximize profits from trading. Detailed profiles of the major agricultural commodities traded on futures markets comprise the second part of this comprehensive handbook. The major markets, price movements, and trading opportunities are outlined for each commodity in turn. The book concludes by discussing the contemporary issues facing futures trading, and the role of the markets in the agricultural trade of developing countries.Additional ISBNs9781032689296, 9781032689234, 9781003845324Agricultural Commodity Markets: A Guide to Futures Trading 1st Edition is written by Michael Atkin and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Agricultural Commodity Markets are 9781003845379, 1003845371 and the print ISBNs are 9781032689074, 1032689072. Additional ISBNs include 9781032689296, 9781032689234, 9781003845324.