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Goldman sees increased risk factors facing commodities

Plus: Emerging markets get dicey, butting heads with Buffett, hedging with ETFs, more Bitcoin buzz

Goldman Sachs is highlighting the increased risk facing major commodities, including gold, copper and iron ore. Losses exceeding 15% next year
Speaking of Goldman, here’s a chilling account of how the company lost $1 billion on currency trades during the third quarter. Troubles stemming from the way the bank had positioned itself in emerging markets

Fund managers are advising against broad exposure to emerging markets in favor of select company investing. “It’s too soon to come back aggressively into emerging equities.”

Warren Buffett and hedge fund manager Jim Chanos are seeing opposite sides of Exxon Mobil (XOM). Renowned short-seller takes on the Oracle of Omaha over $3.5 B stake in Exxon

Two ETFs for the closet hedge fund investor. Tracking performance of securities held by hedge funds

A refreshing look at the investment case for water. By 2030 water demand could outstrip supply by 40%

Six reasons to care about that annoyingly popular Bitcoin thingy. IN’s Liz Skinner breaks it down

In case you get stuck at the kids’ table next Thursday, there is nothing like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade trivial facts to keep the conversation lively. Trust me, I’ve been there too often. The parade is the second-largest consumer of helium after the U.S. government

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