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WATCH: How soft commodities are faring

Rabobank senior commodity analyst Carlos Mera talks to Business Day TV about his view on the market

20 August 2019 - 10:20 Business Day TV
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A gauge of soft commodity returns just capped its longest run of weekly losses in more than two years amid signs of ample supply of coffee and sugar, and worry about demand.

Rabobank senior commodity analyst Carlos Mera joined Business Day TV to discuss his view on the market.

Rabobank senior commodity analyst Carlos Mera talks to Business Day TV about his view on the market

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