Riding the commodities boom

Steep pricing: The sharp rise in raw material prices, including aluminium, have resulted in solar panels being more expensive. — Bloomberg

THE commodity market is experiencing a major boom thanks to the massive stimulus by the world’s major economies.

Prices of crude palm oil (CPO), agriculture products, and metals such as aluminium, steel and copper have recorded spectacular performance over recent months – a development that is seeing some listed companies enjoying bumper profits, while others face a margin squeeze as they spend more on raw materials.