Commerce Wire , October 11, 2026
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Commodities are standardised, fungible raw materials driving global trade. Covering energy, metals and agricultural goods, they are traded via spot and futures contracts worldwide. Prices fluctuate due to supply‑demand shifts, geopolitical risks, extreme weather and inflation. Unlike branded finished goods, goods of the same grade are interchangeable regardless of producers. Investors turn to commodities for portfolio diversification and inflation hedging, yet high price volatility carries substantial trading risks. Movements in commodity prices also serve as key economic indicators reflecting global cost pressures.