Of rice and men
There is little doubt that the possibility of defaults in the US and Europe are the main issues scaring investors at the moment. Who can blame them? The consequences of a US default would resemble something out of the Book of Revelation: fire, brimstone and widespread ratings downgrades. But closer to home, the looming threat is one of inflation: and in particular, the ever-increasing price of rice.
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