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Developments In The International ( London) Commodities' Market During The First Quarter,1984, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Mar 1984

Developments In The International ( London) Commodities' Market During The First Quarter,1984, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

A report on the developments in the International (London) commodities' market during the first quarter,1984. The notable commodities includes coffee, cotton, palm-kernel and rubber. A number of factors accounted for the general improvement in commodity prices. Firstly, there was a decline in the supply of most of the commodities. The second factor was the uncertainty regarding production prospects in the immediate future . Finally, there was a general increase in the demand for most of the commodities.


Developments In World Commodity Markets During The Fourth Quarter Of 1983, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Dec 1983

Developments In World Commodity Markets During The Fourth Quarter Of 1983, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The International Commodity Markets weakened slightly during the fourth quarter of 1983, compared with the preceding quarter. The major fa ctors which influenced developments in the markets during the period included the reaction of specul ators to movements in the sterling exchange rate as well as forecasts of the state of supply of most of the commodities.