Money Talks: Testing their metals

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 6:45 p.m.

Despite the economic catastrophe of the pandemic, prices of goods such as copper, iron ore and soya beans are surging; just how far can commodities climb? Also, how the Brexit trade agreement will reshape business on both sides of the Channel. And, the economic cost of covid-19 is impossible to calculate—but host Patrick Lane has a go anyway. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer  


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