Commodity price volatility resulting in profits vulnerability for companies is most likely an example of financial risk transmission by the macro-channel. This is because macro-channels refer to broader economic and market forces that impact financial performance across multiple companies and sectors.
* Macro-economic Factors: Commodity prices are influenced by a range of macro-economic factors including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical events, exchange rates, and global economic conditions. These factors create price volatility that can affect the entire industry or market, not just individual companies.
* Market-wide Impact: When commodity prices fluctuate, it can have a significant impact on the profitability of companies that rely on those commodities. For example, a rise in oil prices can increase costs for transportation companies, while a drop in metal prices can affect mining companies.
* Financial Performance: These broad, systemic changes in commodity prices affect financial performance across entire industries, indicating a macro-channel of risk transmission. Companies have limited control over these macro-economic factors, making their profits vulnerable to these external volatilities.
CFA ESG Investing References:
According to the CFA Institute, understanding the sources of financial risk, including those transmitted through macro-channels, is critical for effective ESG integration. The impact of commodity price volatility on company profits is a classic example of how macroeconomic trends can influence financial outcomes and highlight the importance of considering broader economic forces in investment decisions.