So much for a buy and hold strategy on higher commodity prices
Pictures speak louder than words
By the way, do you know why base metals such as Tin and Aluminum (and others) have collapsed while Copper remains stout? Easy. Copper prices are being manipulated because Copper is used as the collateral for so many loans in China. The banks are proping up Copper prices. If Copper prices declined (as they should) a some loan portfolios would be called. This could result in dumping of warehoused inventory which could put a short-term squeeze on the Chinese banking system.
All the above charts equal the chart below:
Although, there are one or two bright spots. See my special report on buying Soybeans and selling Corn from April 2011 here.
Markets: $RJA
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