Commodity Market
/ˈkɒm.ə.dɪ.ti ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulated exchange or marketplace where raw materials or primary products are bought and sold, subject to legal and financial regulations.
The company hedged its future oil supply risks by trading in the commodity market.
Forms
- commodity market
- commodity markets
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Commentary
The term refers to a legally regulated environment often governed by specific commodity exchange laws and regulations; contracts executed here are subject to distinct legal frameworks, including futures trading rules.
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