Commodities Roundup: December 2012

Corn is the big story in the soft commodities market this month, with futures in the Chicago mercantile up 4%. Plenty of rain in Argentina means that the supply of cheap corn will weaken, and traders are quickly buying up the cheap corn supply now. Many of the other commodities remain unaffected in December due to traders holding out for more news regarding the "fiscal cliff" issue in the US.Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it?At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through evidence-based research. Our claim validation service ensures your marketing messages are backed by real data. Stand out in a crowded market. Visit euromonitor.com/claims to learn more.