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“My concern is that China might have accumulated an inventory of commodities that is probably excessive to the growth of its economy,” he told delegates, adding that the recession would “continue to the end of the year”.
Telegraph – Nouriel Roubini Warns China Could Cause Commodity Price Slide
However:
Purchasing – Economist Says Price Hikes Likely in 2010 for Metals, Other Raw Materials
and finally: DOUBLE DIP!!!!!!!
he Wall Street Journal – Dr. Doom Sees Double-Dip Recession Risk, in Remarks Down Under