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Investors capitalising on war drive up food prices

Signs that world food prices are being driven up by investors speculating on financial markets are beginning to emerge, according to a food academic.

Abi Kay
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Investors capitalising on war drive up food prices

Signs that world food prices are being driven up by investors speculating on financial markets are beginning to emerge, according to a food academic. During the 2008 food price crisis, which sparked...

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