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How investors are getting rich by speculating on food prices

Assignment reports on the rising price of food and oil

Assignment reports on the rising price of food and oil. Reporting from Ghana and the United States, Michael Robinson reveals how speculative investment on the commodity markets, is pushing up the cost of everyday staples. As investors seek to make money after credit crunch, is food now an alternative to equities.

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22 minutes

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