The World for Sale

Commodity traders sit at the centre of the global trade in oil, metal and food. Their deals move raw materials across the world, even when supply chains are shaped by corruption, conflict or scarcity, and their influence reaches energy markets and essential goods.

This account follows the people and companies behind those trades and examines how a small group can concentrate wealth and power. It will appeal to readers interested in business, finance and the global forces that affect prices, trade and access to essential resources.