This study provides an overview of the impact of commodity traders on agricultural markets. It examines the ramifications of financialisation, explores prevailing trends, and confronts the challenges that characterise the industry's landscape. Moreover, after analysing the regulatory state of play at the international level, it provides suggestions towards bolstering the sector's accountability and transparency, essential for fostering trust and sustainability. By scrutinising these aspects, this study offers insights into the intricate dynamics of agricultural trading and its broader socioeconomic implications.
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Axel WION, Armando LUCIANO, Sofia Noelle GONZALEZ, PROFUNDO: Barbara KUEPPER, Linus LINNAEUS TANNOR & Myriam VANDER STICHELE
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Table of Contents
- Research for AGRI Committee − The role of commodity traders in shaping agricultural markets 1
- The ABCDs, historical agri-commodity traders reinventing themselves beyond trading 1
- Commodity traders’ role in managing food stocks and market effects 2
- Evolution and challenges in the modern agri-commodity trading landscape 2
- Implications and challenges of market concentration in agri-commodity trading 3
- Regulatory reforms in the global agriculture sector amid rising prices and economic volatility 3
- Potential for monitoring transparency and accountability 3
- Further information 4
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