date:Sep 04, 2012
ash flows and better manage rapid price movements, it said. This was said to result in a reduction of unexpected costs, which could be passed on to consumers.
Broad participation in thesemarkets increases liquidity and contributes to a more transparent pricing environment, which benefits both producers and consumers,said the statement.
But Barclays acknowledged a perception that participation in agricultural futures markets by some participants can unduly influence the prices of commodities.