The World for Sale
Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources
What's it about
Ever wonder who really controls the world's most vital resources like oil, food, and metals? Discover the hidden world of commodity traders, the secretive billionaires who wield immense power from the shadows, shaping economies and influencing global politics for their own profit. You'll learn how these modern-day pirates built their empires by exploiting chaos, from the fall of the Soviet Union to wars in the Middle East. Uncover their ruthless tactics, their alliances with dictators and spies, and how their high-stakes gambles impact the price you pay for everything.
Meet the author
Javier Blas and Jack Farchy are two of the world's leading journalists covering energy, commodities, and the resource sector for Bloomberg News. With decades of combined experience reporting from the front lines of global trade, they have cultivated unparalleled access to the secretive world of commodity traders. Their work has taken them from trading floors in London to oil fields in Africa, providing the unique, on-the-ground insights that expose the hidden networks of power and money shaping our world.
What's it about
Ever wonder who really controls the world's most vital resources like oil, food, and metals? Discover the hidden world of commodity traders, the secretive billionaires who wield immense power from the shadows, shaping economies and influencing global politics for their own profit. You'll learn how these modern-day pirates built their empires by exploiting chaos, from the fall of the Soviet Union to wars in the Middle East. Uncover their ruthless tactics, their alliances with dictators and spies, and how their high-stakes gambles impact the price you pay for everything.
Meet the author
Javier Blas and Jack Farchy are two of the world's leading journalists covering energy, commodities, and the resource sector for Bloomberg News. With decades of combined experience reporting from the front lines of global trade, they have cultivated unparalleled access to the secretive world of commodity traders. Their work has taken them from trading floors in London to oil fields in Africa, providing the unique, on-the-ground insights that expose the hidden networks of power and money shaping our world.
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