It is a bullish sign if China allows the yuan to appreciate, says Mikio Kumada, executive director at LGT Capital Management. He explains why to CNBC's Chloe Cho & Martin Baccardax
As the holiday season approaches, food is on everyone's mind. Soaring demand from China and India, along with other factors like natural disasters, biofuels and population growth, have boosted food prices. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick finds out whether soft commodities can whet an investor's appetite.