The failure of SVB Financial has highlighted the potential risks associated with uninsured deposits and the need for effective regulation of the US banking system. The implications of this failure extend beyond the individual bank to the wider banking system and the economy as a whole. The concentration of deposits in a handful of systemically…
Commodities, also known as raw materials, are basic goods used in commerce, such as metals, oil, or agricultural products. Commodities have been traded for thousands of years, with evidence of grain trade in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt. The modern commodities market, however, has its roots in the 19th century. In 1848, the first…
