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commodity

[kuh-mod-i-tee] / kəˈmɒd ɪ ti /


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“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“The continued lack of progress towards restoring normal energy flows from the Middle East is reinforcing expectations of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“With global commodity trade already facing notable logistical snares due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a resumption in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea would add yet another layer of complexity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

The ice, a commodity unavailable at the motel, is for iced tea, which I brew by letting tea bags soak in a plastic cup of water overnight.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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