1. Bond prices did receive some support by sharp declines in several commodity indexes. 2. By contrast, at the August low in commodity indexes, oil prices were rising. 3. Commodity indexes were little changed. 4. Commodity indexes reflected the early surge in prices. 5. Corn and crude oil prices plunged, leading commodity indexes lower, amid indications low inventories of both commodities will be replenished in coming months. 6. Falling heating oil and crude oil prices led commodity indexes lower. 7. Falling oil prices led commodity indexes lower. 8. Farm markets remained soft Tuesday, gold continued its decline and most major commodity indexes gave ground. 9. Even so, commodity indexes may have ceded their forecasting power amid fundamental changes in the economy. 10. Gains in crude oil, pork and soybean prices lifted a key commodity index to a four-month high. |
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