Commodities Market
/ˈkɒmɪdətiːz ˈmɑːrkɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulated or organized market where raw materials or primary agricultural products are bought, sold, and traded, often involving futures contracts and derivatives.
The commodities market plays a crucial role in price discovery for essential goods like oil and wheat.
Forms
- commodities markets
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term emphasizes regulatory frameworks governing the trading of physical goods and financial instruments tied to those goods, often subject to specific commodity exchange laws.
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