Commodities

Production Cut

Definition

What is Production Cut?

A deliberate reduction in output intended to balance supply or support prices.

Example in practice

Major producers announce a production cut.

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A scarce metal commonly held for industrial use, jewellery, or investment.

A precious metal used as jewellery, an industrial input, a reserve asset, and an investment.

A precious metal with both investment demand and extensive industrial use.

A company that finances producers in exchange for a percentage of revenue or output.

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