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commodity

[kuh-mod-i-tee] / kəˈmɒd ɪ ti /


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Many officials thought elevated commodity prices and supply disruptions could persist longer than anticipated.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Giovanni Staunovo, a commodity analyst at the Swiss bank UBS, told AFP that "for now, production is probably still below" OPEC+'s targets.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

“When you have a commodity increase, you have a price increase to consumers and we’re trying to temper that the best we can,” Touzet said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

The use of more aluminum is an example of how high commodity prices lead engineers to seek alternatives, thereby lowering demand for the high-priced commodity.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

There was always bread and commodity cheese you could get from the government.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Cement, concrete, olive oil and spices are also among commodities produced in the region that use the strait as an outlet to reach the outside world.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Diesel, gasoline, oil and related commodities were once again most frequently mentioned as up in price in June—and cited as down in price from other respondents, said the report.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Copper also edged lower after a firmer U.S. dollar softened investor appetite for dollar-denominated commodities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“The selloff may appear surprising given ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and continued central bank buying,” said Ewa Manthey, commodities strategist at ING.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Bargains and trades are announced, social doings, prices of commodities, messages.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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