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What Are Commodities?

Commodities are a vital part of the global economy and are essential in the production of goods and services. The term "commodities" refers to raw materials such as metals, energy, agricultural ...
The softs commodities composite rose by 1.89% in Q3 2025, thanks to gains in Arabica coffee and frozen concentrated orange juice futures. The sector was 19.25% lower than the 2024 closing level at the ...
Some analysts say a new commodity supercycle is emerging, set to transform the global economy. These long-term cycles, defined by sustained price increases across a broad range of commodities, can ...
— -- Q: With future inflation in mind: What are some good commodity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy? A: Just about every investor I speak with these days isn't afraid of the boogeyman. But ...
Tailwinds for the commodities asset class persisted through the third quarter and there is renewed interest from a broad base of market participants looking for not only diversification but also an ...
President Donald Trump's auto and retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. trading partners are contributing to market volatility. Trump also recently noted he will impose 25% tariffs on imports from countries ...
This analysis is by Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone. It appeared first on the Bloomberg Terminal. Broad commodities, up slightly on the back of gold and metals in 2024, ...
Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The global commodities market is facing unprecedented challenges due to a combination of ...
It may be time to scoop up commodities, as higher inflation potentially looms under a Trump administration and the out-of-favor asset class underperforms stocks for a second year. The Bloomberg ...
Why tariffs are helping to push gold higher. Tariffs and the price of oil. What higher inflation could mean for gold and oil. Concerns about an escalation in trade tensions have been fueling market ...
WHAT ARE RARE EARTHS AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Rare earths are a group of 17 metals used to make magnets that turn power into motion for electric vehicles, cell phones, missile systems, and other ...