World Bank’s April 2020 Commodity Markets Outlook Released
The recently releasedCommodity Markets Outlook report of World Bank says that as countries around the world contend with the health emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic effects of suspending almost all activity have immediately impacted the world’s commodity markets and are likely to continue to affect them for months to come.
Key Highlights of the Report
- The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted both demand for and supply of commodities: direct effects from shutdowns and disruptions to supply chains, indirect effects as economic growth stalls. Effects have already been dramatic, particularly for commodities related to transportation.
- Oil prices have plunged and ....
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