commodity
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The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most commercial shipping has driven up gasoline and other commodity prices, with pump prices up nearly 50% since the start of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Your online broker tracks the overall value of your portfolio second by second while the stock, bond and commodity markets are open.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
In Canada, gains were also fueled by the effect of surging commodity prices on mining stocks and rate cuts.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Trafigura reported surging first-half earnings, thanks to higher commodity prices, growing volumes and strong demand for its supply chain and logistics services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
We knew that food was a precious commodity.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
Vocabulary lists containing commodity
Fast Food Nation
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"A Modest Proposal," Vocabulary from the satire
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The Omnivore's Dilemma
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