Explain key threats perpetrated by threat actors to manipulate the commodities market.

Explanation should include the

• definition of commodity
• manipulation of supply and demand curves
• manipulation of trade data
• manipulation of producer
• futures and securities contract activities
• data security of the markets.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the result of supply/demand curve manipulation?
• What are the indicators of commodity stock manipulation?
• What effect would the manipulation of the commodities market have on the producer? Consumer?