11.   Fears of gathering recession caused commodity prices to fall steadily, many ending the year below January levels.

12.   Final commodity prices will fall to an even greater extent than the actual saving in carrying costs if improved transport also breaks down local monopolies.

13.   Inflation had accelerated and commodity prices had gone through the roof.

14.   There was a mild stockbuilding boom, probably to make up for dislocations over the winter, and commodity prices took off again.

15.   Aluminum producers were also weighed by low commodity prices.

16.   Although commodity prices have been driven higher, the slowdown in the domestic economy to a more sustainable rate could contain these inflation pressures, Clarke said.

17.   Among other factors weighing on the market were commodity prices, which were up sharply from the start of trading.

18.   Among the temporary factors, he said, are the steep decline in oil prices and commodity prices generally.

19.   An extended drop in commodities prices may also mean a slump in share prices for some companies, said traders.

20.   An extended drop in commodities prices may mean a slump in shares, said traders.