Rubber tumbles to 5-year low

[FrieFrench]

Tokyo rubber futures prices, which set the global trend, fell last week to their lowest level since 2009, as concerns about oversupply and weak demand from top consumer China sparked heavy selling by speculators.

Commodity experts say the increase in acreage under rubber about seven years ago in key rubber producing areas like Thailand and Malaysia has now translated into higher supply.

Via Rubber tumbles to 5-year low

 

[trendie]

Come on, isn't anyone go to say not to worry, it's sure to bounce back?

 

[Pat Riley]

Don't worry, it's sure to bounce back.

 

[FrieFrench]

After the sun comes the rain...