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commodity

[kuh-mod-i-tee] / kəˈmɒd ɪ ti /


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One knock-on effect might be that farmers plant less for fear of losing crops to a strong El Niño, making its impact on ag commodity prices a self-fulfilling prophecy, Marex says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The company is starting a “workforce academy” to train Americans to build its data centers as skilled trade workers become a sought-after commodity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Trafigura said the Middle East conflict has thrown global commodity markets into turmoil, warning that markets are at an “inflection point” that could see prices move higher as supply tightens further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

On Thursday, IMF spokesperson Kozack said economic disruptions due to the war -- including higher commodity prices and supply chain issues -- were beginning to show up in macroeconomic data.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And how quickly people would forget the art in the Indian and instead see only the commodity.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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