Speculators and Commodity Prices—Redux (Speech)

Speech by Commissioner Chilton

In response to rising gasoline prices at the pump, CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton once again lists numerous academic studies, reports, and citations that purport to support the contention that speculators have some effect on commodity prices. He concludes that "given the breadth, depth, and overall trending of these figures, there can be no doubt that speculative activity does indeed have some effect on commodity pricing."

Cross References: Dodd-Frank Section 737.