One of the long-term trends facing our planet is the fact that our world population continues to grow at a rapid pace.
The United Nations predicts that the global population will increase by 11% leading up to the year 2020, and will jump by 20% by the time we hit 2030. This population growth will continue to place a greater strain on the limited supplies of the world's natural resources. Metals and other materials will be needed to build vital infrastructure. Vast amounts of energy resources are needed to provide electricity and to power western-style transportation. Tons of soft and agricultural commodities will be required to meet the world's growing middle-class demand for meat and other foods. As emerging and frontier markets continue to grow, commodities sector will continue even more important. Read more
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