ΤΩΣO - Sirius Business: commodity price changes

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12/05/819 -- Breaking news from the Omegas! There's been turmoil in the Omegas 7 system amid a union conflict with the major players in the region. Minor strikes have resulted amongst silver refinery crews working for DHC, Kruger and the IMG. It is believed that the protests were caused by a bill proposed by a pair of Hamburg senators of the Bundstag, aimed at relaxing the working conditions for that industrial sector in order to increase profitability. Sirius Business is trying to get a consultant in to verify this.

Due to the refineries juddering to a halt, market sources are jumping at the chance to buy up raw ore stocks instead. Given that the miners themselves are undisturbed by the problems, this seems like a sound enough plan. It's thought that end-market prices are soaring for Silver Ore. Union representatives say they plan to maintain the action for as long as is required to come to a settlement, which should be struck within 2 weeks.

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12/05/819 -- The rich have always found ways to flaunt their status, neurotic peacocks that they are. Designer clothes, cars and drugs are a favourite, with exotic art being the staple of choice for the more pretentious of the Sirian elite. Following last month's drugs boom, it seems the Outcasts' rival syndicates have been getting ideas. While many of our readers will be aware of the existence of the priceless Alien Artifacts that were banned throughout the colonies 20 years ago, less will be aware of their origins.

As unlikely as it sounds, the fearsome raiders of the Corsairs won't just cave in your skull - they'll make your living room look fabulous with tastefully chosen alien trinkets as well. Throughout all four Houses, a rash of break-ins have been reported by private residents and academic institutions alike. It appears the Corsairs have been attempting to drum up some trade by artificially stimulating demand for their product. While this is certainly one of the more ham-fisted attempts at market manipulation we've seen here at Sirius Business, it's certainly done the trick and prices have spiked.

UPDATE: This is a Liberty bulletin about everyone's favourite alien trinkets. A good number of shipments have been seen vanishing into the Colorado system, never to arrive at their Manhattan destination. There is some speculation that the ultra-nationalist Xeno movement may be destroying the unlucky smugglers that are attempting to take a short cut, while others allege the fringe group is attempting to stockpile the goods in order to snatch distribution from their natural enemies, the Junkers. We'd let you know one way or the other, but they tend to hate everyone - including our correspondents. If you are on talking terms with them, give us a buzz.

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