In 1989, the orange juice market experienced a significant manipulation that led to a price increase of almost 30%. The incident, known as the "Orange Juice Scandal," involved two prominent trading firms that attempted to corner the market by stockpiling frozen orange juice concentrate. This article will provide a detailed account of the events that led to the scandal, the impact it had on the industry, and the aftermath that followed.
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Commodity brokers are professionals who facilitate the buying and selling of raw materials and agricultural products on behalf of clients. The commodities market is a highly volatile and complex industry, but it can also be quite lucrative for those who are successful. Becoming a commodity broker requires a combination of education, experience, and networking skills.
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Commodity trading companies are some of the largest private companies in the world, with revenues in the billions of dollars. Despite their significant impact on daily life, these companies often operate in the shadows, unknown to the general public. In this video, viewers will gain insight into the five core activities of commodity trading companies, including purchasing, transporting, processing, and selling commodities, as well as the added value they provide through the supply chain.
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Starting a commodity trading business without prior experience can seem daunting, but it is possible. In a short video, Daniel, a former commodity trader, shares his insights on how to get started in this field. He emphasizes the importance of starting small and building up experience from the ground up.
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Starting a new company can be both exciting and challenging. Runebar Energy, a new commodity trading company that was recently incorporated, is experiencing the realities of starting a company from scratch. Despite the scaling issues and operational challenges they are facing, Runebar Energy is determined to hire the right people and put a proper risk management system in place.
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