Commodities are essential raw materials that power our daily lives. They encompass a broad range of goods, from agricultural products like wheat and coffee to industrial materials such as oil and gold ...

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 UBS Constant Maturity Commodity Index outperformed its primary competitor, the Bloomberg Commodity Index by a wide margin. The precious metals sector was the best-performing sector. The ...

Michael is a former senior editor of investing and trading products for Investopedia. He has 20+ years of mutual fund, macro market research, institutional trading desk, and trading education ...

My previous column – “The Inflation Scare Does Not Match Reality” – drew a lot of pushback from readers who cited recent large price increases for a wide range of basic commodities, as a sign of ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Andy Smith is ...

Commodity markets posted strong gains in the first quarter of 2025, supported by a declining U.S. dollar, persistent geopolitical tensions, and shifting trade policies. The Trump Administration’s ...