In my comments this evening I will highlight some of the recent developments in commodity prices and some of the challenges posed for the economy in general and monetary policy in particular. 2.  Commodities and the South African economy  As you are aware, commodities have played a central role in South Africa’s economic development.
BIS Review 131/1999  2  The growth of derivative products contributed to the increase. Last year the Italian market in equity futures ranked second in Europe in terms of trading volume.