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How Speculators Are Causing the Cost of Living to Skyrocket

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After investing in high-tech stocks and real estate loans for years, legions of speculators have now discovered commodities like oil and gas, wheat and rice. Their billions are pushing prices up to astronomical levels -- with serious consequences for ordinary people's quality of life and the global economy. What really changed the market were the big pension and investment funds.

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Peanuts! by Levin Sheridan on Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 at 4:26:41 PM