The economy of any country depends on several factors, and one of them is “trade”. The trading business has a tremendous global impact, and that is why the international community gives it so much of importance. As a matter of fact, trade has been seen to effect the political and social scenario of a particular country as well. This change has come about as a result of globalization, industrialization, great strides in the methods of transportation, World Web, and the coming up of multinational (production and services offered in more than two nations) companies. And now we see the birth of commodities trading brokerage firms too!

A unified organization called the WTO or World Trade Organization has also been set up by the trading community. This international body is in charge of bringing out rules and regulations concerning the international trading system. Additionally, disputes between two trading countries can be brought to them for resolution.

How much international trade has progressed can be understood by reviewing the statistics on exports and imports–

(a) Germany is said to be the leading exporter of world trade merchandise with an overall exports share of 10%. The United States exhibits 8.9% share, followed by China with 6.5% share, Japan with 6.2% share and France with 4.9% share.

(b) Where world trade merchandise import is concerned, the leader is the United States with a 16.1% share on overall imports. Germany is next with 7.6% share, China with 5.9% share, both France and United Kingdom with 4.9% share, and Japan with 4.8% share.

The research figures presented above are enough to prove how high international trade is rated by the international community. Again, changing trends in international trade impact current trends in local markets. This is especially visible where commodities trading is concerned. And that is why commodities trading brokerage firms are on the rise.

The effects visualized on commodities trading when the international market is affected, are–a probable lull in trading activities, changing values on particular commodities, a change in the efficiency of the traders and brokers, plus an impact on the various trading mediums that are in operation. The commodities trading brokerage firms are not unaffected either.

To give a more detailed commentary on commodities trading brokerage firms–

(1) They are major links between those who buy and sell commodities. The transactions are conducted via different exchanges. Since they take up the responsibility of executing all orders, they charge a small fee as commission.

(2) This does not mean to say that they command no standing in the trading community. They do! They are ready to share their expertise with major investors/traders on a professional basis. Their consultations cover the demand and supply scenario, “hot” commodities and current market dynamics.

(3) Commodities trading brokerage firms deal with all kinds of markets, ranging from industrial to agricultural and from options trading to futures trading. Currency trading and stock markets are also part of the package!

(4) There are well-established commodities trading brokerage firms that give value-added services as part of the deal. Those clients who are desperate for success are bound to take up what is offered! Value-added services constitute market intelligence and analysis, ensuring greater chances of profits. Of course, these services do not come free of cost–they are quite expensive!

(5) Thus, for the investor/trader who is passionate about commodities trading, it is advisable to take the help of commodities trading brokerage firms. The commissions to be doled out seem very small in comparison to the huge profits that he/she can get in return for listening to good advice!



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LOVE-AS-BOND METAPHOR – love is represented as a physical connection between the lovers.
She has an attachment to him.
There are romantic ties between them.
There is something between them.

LOVE-AS-CAPTIVE-ANIMAL METAPHOR – love is represented as a captive animal, external to the person in love but held onto by him or her, such that letting the animal loose represents loss of control over the feelings of love, and holding onto the animal represents retention of control.
He couldn’t hold back his love.
She let go of her feelings.

LOVE-AS-COMMODITY METAPHOR – love is represented as a valuable substance to be traded, thus entailing mutuality of the trade and comparability of the amounts traded.
I gave her all my love.
I didn’t get much in return.
What am I getting out of this relationship anyway?
I am putting more into this than you are.
She’s invested a lot in that relationship

LOVE-AS-FIRE METAPHOR – love is represented as a fire, such that the cause, existence, and intensity of the fire represents the cause, existence, and intensity of the love, and burn damage done by the fire represents psychological damage due to love.
My heart’s on fire.
She is his latest flame.
That kindled love in his heart.
I don’t want to get burned again.
He was consumed by love.

LOVE-AS-FLUID-IN-CONTAINER METAPHOR – love is represented as a fluid contained in the body, such that the level of the fluid represents the amount of love.
She was filled with love.
Warm feelings welled up inside him.
He poured out his affections on her.
She couldn’t hold in her love for him any longer.

LOVE-AS-HIDDEN-OBJECT METAPHOR – love is represented as a hidden object to be sought after.
He sought for love in the wrong places.
His search for love wasn’t successful.
You’re lucky to have found her.

LOVE-AS-INSANITY METAPHOR – love is represented as mental illness, such that the person causing the insanity represents the person with whom one is in love, the insane person represents the person in love, and the insane behavior represents the behavior of the person in love.
I’m crazy about her.
She drives me out of my mind.
He constantly raves about her.
I’m just wild about Harry.

LOVE-AS-JOURNEY METAPHOR – love is represented as a journey, thus highlighting the aspects of purpose, progress, and problems in the love relationship.
We’ll just have to go our separate ways.
I don’t think this relationship is going anywhere.
It’s been a long, bumpy road.
Our marriage is on the rocks.
This relationship is foundering.

LOVE-AS-NATURAL-FORCE METAPHOR – love is represented as a storm, flood, or wind, thus highlighting the aspects of the intensity of love and the lack of control of those in love.
She swept me off my feet.
Waves of passion came over him.
She was carried away by love.
It was a whirlwind romance.
She let herself go.

LOVE-AS-NUTRIENT METAPHOR – love is represented as necessary sustenance.
She’s starved for affection.
He’s love-starved.
He hungered for love.

LOVE-AS-OPPONENT METAPHOR – love is represented as a foe in a fight, such that winning the fight represents maintaining control over one’s feelings of love and losing or surrendering represents loss of control.
He tried to fight off his feelings of love.
She was struggling with her feelings of love.
She was overcome by love.
Love took complete control over him.

LOVE-AS-PATIENT METAPHOR – love is represented as a person whose degree of health represents the state of the love relationship.
They have a strong, healthy marriage.
The marriage is dead–it can’t be revived.
Their relationship is in really good shape.
It’s a tired affair.

LOVE-AS-PHYSICAL-FORCE METAPHOR – love is represented as a force such as gravity, electricity, or magnetism, thus highlighting a conception of love as something over which a person has no choice and for which he is not responsible.
I was magnetically drawn to her.
They gravitated to each other immediately.
His whole life revolves around her.
They lost their momentum.

LOVE-AS-RAPTURE METAPHOR – love is represented as a drug-induced high, highlighting aspects of pleasurability and loss of mental faculties.
He is intoxicated with love.
I am giddy with love.
I have been high on love for weeks.
She is drunk with love.

LOVE-AS-UNITY METAPHOR – love is represented as two complementary parts becoming one.
We were made for each other.
We are one.
She is my better half.
Theirs is a perfect match.

LOVE-AS-WAR METAPHOR – love is represented as war.
He fled from her advances.
She pursued him relentlessly.
He is slowly gaining ground with her.
He made an ally of her mother.

SEXUALITY-AS-A-PHYSICAL-FORCE METAPHOR – sexual attraction is represented as an explosive, electrical, or magnetic force.
She’s devastating.
I was knocked off my feet.
I could feel the electricity between us.
He has a lot of animal magnetism.
We were drawn to each other.

LUST-AS-HEAT METAPHOR – sexual desire is represented as heat, such that the level of heat represents the level of desire.
She’s an old flame.
Don’t be cold to me.
She’s hot stuff.
He was consumed by desire.

LUST-AS-HUNGER METAPHOR – sexual desire is represented as hunger for food, and correspondingly, the object of desire is represented as food.
He is sex-starved.
She’s quite a dish.
You look luscious.
Hi, sugar!

LUST-AS-INSANITY METAPHOR – sexual desire is represented as mental illness.
I’m crazy about her.
I’m madly in love with him.
I’m wild over her.
She’s got me delirious.

LUST-AS-WAR METAPHOR – sexual desire is represented as a war between the desirer and the desired.
He’s known for his conquests.
Better put on my war paint.
He fled from her advances.
He has to fend off all the women who want him.

LUSTFUL-PERSON-AS-ANIMAL METAPHOR – a lustful person is represented as an animal.
He’s a wolf.
He looks like he’s ready to pounce.
He preys upon unsuspecting women.
He’s a real stud!
You bring out the beast in me.

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palani k asked:


1) Do you know clearly about
E-Commerce?
2) Is trading via internet is necessary to our economy?
3) Do you think trading via net is secure?
4) Are you been cheated before while trading via internet?
5) Does E-Commerce help to increase globalization?
6) Payment made via online for commodities purchased is safe.
Do you agree?

Q j asked:


is there a broker out there that allows me to trade options …forex…stocks…and commodities?

rar358 asked:


“The fact that Starbucks buying policies contribute directly to poverty in many places is what makes this particular company soulless. They say that they make a point of buying “Fair Trade” coffee, but it only amounts to 1% of their total buying. ”

We make a point of buying 21% of North America’s Fair Trade Coffee. Not all farmers can afford or want to have their coffee certified by a third party because it is a very expensive and time-consuming process. But, we do pay an average of $.06 above fair trade price, and well above the average on the commodity market, and give our highest buying priority to farmers who can prove with receipts and other documentation that they pay their workers well and use the proper equipment. We don’t buy any raw materials, we only buy the semi-finished product from farmers, then we roast it. That’s all. If you want to, I will engage in a dialogue with you on the subject, but don’t be so quick to judge and condemn.

http://starbucks.co.uk/en-GB/_Social+Responsibility/

I guess I didn’t make it clear why I’m ranting; I work for Starbucks, and deal in particular with issues pertaining to corporate social responsibility. You’re right, if America demands more Fair Trade coffee, then it will be certified. But, we are the #1 importer of FT coffee in the continent and make it a point to buy all of our coffees at above the fair trade price ($1.27 vs. $1.21). We don’t disseminate this information because we believe it should be done because it’s right and creates sustainable relationships, but I felt the need to set the record straight. In addition to paying fair prices, we assist farmers with various social development projects, credit so that they don’t have to sell crops before they’re ready, assist them with healthcare, etc.

Social responsibility is pursued because it’s right, and doesn’t necessarily harm profits. The key is forming sustainable relationships that will last for generations.

OMG!!! asked:


okay so i am suppose to answer these question for part of my science report. it would be great if you could give me the link to the answer or make life easier and just give me the answer here and now. thanks in advance!!

In ancient times, this compound was a precious commodity. It was even traded for and equal amount of gold. Soldiers in ancient Rome were paid a special ration of this compound. Name the compound __________

What single element is found in 94% of the 4 million compounds? ________

again thanks!!

kisukidogokimoya asked:


I am studing certain matters in connection to contractual formalities referencing the physical marketing of agricultural commodities internationally, mainly soybeans and other grains. Could anyone provide me with an indication on where to obtain sound drafts of international trade agreement involving the export of agricultural commodities basis ES-WORKS, FOB, CIF and CFR, including the texts of its related annexes covering the methods usually practiced for the purchase of the goods, as well with any of the texts connected to the performance guarantees covering the delivery of the physical commodity? I have been reviewing all sorts of futures contracts over the internet, particularly, those of a number of international exchanges (CBOT and the like) but could not find any draft of lawful trading agreement in line which contained deep data on the operational methods in relation to the actual physical delivery proactices and mechanisms to the business? Cheers. Kisu

Jason V asked:


I am interested in currently investing in the low oil and natural gas prices without an eft but down the road I’ll mostly be investing in stocks. I will be starting with around $500 to invest so I need lower commission sites.

I am 25 have other investments and this is just my play money and willing to be risky with it.
I didn’t see anything about commodities on Scottrade or Charles Schwab. If there is give me the link.
Interactive Brokers minimum requirements is $10,000 I can’t do that.