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 ...

Discover how commodity prices impact inflation and your investments. Understand economic factors and risks shaping this relationship for better financial decisions.

The soft commodities sector includes futures on world sugar, Arabica coffee, cocoa, cotton, and frozen concentrated orange juice traded on the Intercontinental Exchange. The price of all five soft ...

How did commodities perform compared to major asset classes in 2025? Based on Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) data, this look-back highlights volatility spikes, tariff impacts, metal market ...

Commodities, such as oil, gold, and agricultural products, are essential goods that are traded on global markets. They are often considered a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, as their ...

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund is upgraded to a buy, reflecting renewed optimism for commodities despite recent underperformance. DBC benefits from steady share-price momentum, strong ...

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund ETF offers broad, diversified exposure to 14 major commodities, with heavy ...

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 ...

Gold has a well-burnished reputation as an inflation hedge, and gold aficionados often point to gold’s ability to hold its value over time. In a well-worn piece of investment folklore, it’s often said ...

This article was written by Jim Wiederhold, Commodity Indices Product Manager at Bloomberg. Uncertain sentiment to start the year, triggered by Trump trade tariffs, AI boom and the uncertain path of ...