A compilation of quality articles written by experts from within the world trading forum that together present an up-to-date picture of today's commodity markets. Practical advice, informed debate, regional and country overviews, and specific commodity reviews combine to provide a wealth of information for the commodity player. Participants for 2006 include Goldman Sachs, AIG Financial Products Corp., Credit Suisse, SG CIB, Deutsche Bank, NOS ASA, London Metal Exchange, Common Fund for Commodities, European Energy Exchange, ESSCA, ICE Futures and the European Climate Exchange, International Swaps and Derivatives Association, and the IFC & World Bank. The Appendix features 10 year annual average prices for leading commodities traded, plus average monthly prices for 2004. Also featured are the World Trade Organisations figures for world commodity exports and trade 2000-2004. A directory of over 550 companies active in the commodity markets completes this definitive guide.

Benefit from quality editorial from leading commodity experts including top financial institutions and leading exchanges. The editorial includes:


-commodity market analysis
-financial modelling
-new financial instruments
-trading trends
-funding aspects of commodity production, import and export.

All varying aspects of commodities are covered as well as a detailed directory of commodity players that you can contact.

Ideal for Managing Directors, Vice Presidents & Analysts of Commodity Trading/Structured Commodity Finance/Commodity Correlation Trading and Structured Trade Finance Practice Departments in banks and financial institutions; Executives of Exchanges and trading houses; Partners in Law Firms; Managing Directors of Commodity organisations.