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Is It Time to Dabble in Commodities Trading? Probably Not

With U.S. stock markets remaining sluggish at the outset of 2010, it's not surprising that some brokers/trading housings are starting to market/promote commodities trading as a trading opportunity for the typical investor.

However, unless you're a professional trader or an expert in the supply/demand and other variables associated with a particular commodity, I think it's probably best to avoid dabbling in commodities trading. It's a sure-fire way to lose a considerable amount of money, in a hurry.

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Possible Florida Freeze Drives Orange Juice Futures Limit Up

The orange crop in Florida is especially sensitive to freezing temperatures. Cold air masses have been flowing down through the U.S. into Florida with no warm air buffers to stop them. These cold air masses are scheduled to last throughout the week.

The Florida Citrus Mutual trade association warned growers on Sunday that an overnight freeze could damage crops. It said: "We could have cold or borderline temperatures each night over the next week. It'll be an anxious seven days for us."

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