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May 2008 - Food price inflation – what is the impact for investors?
Food price inflation – what is the impact for investors (MP3, 7MB, 10 mins)
An interview with Bill Barbour, Global Investment Specialist, Deutsche Asset Management (Singapore)
According to the World Bank global food stocks are at their lowest level in 30 years. Food prices have risen significantly leading to crisis situations in some poor countries. For others, rising food prices can present an opportunity.
The burning questions for investors include:
- what are the key factors driving these higher food prices?
- is this a short term distortion or part of a long term trend?
- with population levels and incomes growing, can food supply keep up?
- will climate change exacerbate the problem?
- does this present opportunities for investors?
- what will be the impact on global inflation?
Listen to Chris Batchelor, Kaplan Professional ask Bill Barbour, Global Investment Specialist, Deutsche Asset Management (Singapore) for the answers to these questions, and more…