Corn fell to 383.01 USd/BU on August 8, 2025, down 0.39% from the previous day. Over the past month, Corn's price has fallen 4.07%, and is down 3.04% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Corn - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

This paper constructs daily measures of the real interest rate and expected inflation using commodity futures prices and the term structure of Treasury yields. We find that commodity futures markets respond to surprise increases in the federal funds rate target by raising the inflation rate expected over the next three to nine months. There is no evidence that the real interest rate responds to surprises in the federal funds target. The data from the commodity futures markets are highly volatile. We show that one can substantially reduce the noise using limited information estimators such as the median change. Nevertheless, the basket of commodities actually traded daily is quite narrow and we do not know whether our observable rates are closely connected to the unobservable inflation and real rates that affect economy-wide consumption and investment decisions.

CRB Index rose to 362.92 Index Points on August 8, 2025, up 0.08% from the previous day. Over the past month, CRB Index's price has fallen 2.17%, but it is still 11.40% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. CRB Commodity Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Silver futures contracts to be settled in December 2028 were trading on U.S. markets at around ** U.S. dollars per troy ounce on June 20, 2023. This is above the price of ***** U.S. dollars per troy ounce for contracts to be settled in May 2024, indicating silver traders expect the price of silver to decrease over the next five years. Silver futures are contracts that effectively lock in a price for an amount of silver to be purchased at a time in the future, which can then be traded on markets. Futures markets therefore provide an indicator of how investors think a commodities market will develop in the future.

China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Corn: 2nd Month data was reported at 2,365.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,250.000 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Corn: 2nd Month data is updated monthly, averaging 1,983.500 RMB/Ton from Sep 2004 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 248 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,971.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2022 and a record low of 1,126.000 RMB/Ton in Oct 2004. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Corn: 2nd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dalian Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.

The dataset contains daily price ranges calculated from the daily high and low prices for Chicago Wheat, Corn, and Oats futures contracts, starting in 1877. The data is manually extracted from the ``Annual Reports of the Trade and Commerce of Chicago'' (today, the Chicago Board of Trade, CBOT, which is part of the CME group).

The price range is calculated as Range_t = ln(H_t) - ln(L_t), where H_t and L_t are the highest and lowest price observed on trading day t.

Description of the dataset:

• Date: The trading day, format dd-mm-yyyy
• Range_W_F1: Price range Wheat futures, First expiration (nearby contract)
• Range_W_F2: Price range Wheat futures, Second expiration
• Range_C_F1: Price range Corn futures, First expiration (nearby contract)
• Range_C_F2: Price range Corn futures, Second expiration
• Range_O_F1: Price range Oats futures, First expiration (nearby contract)
• Range_O_F2: Price range Oats futures, Second expiration

This dataset provides comprehensive end-of-day (EoD) pricing data for commodities options and futures, offering insights across a variety of currencies. It caters to traders, analysts, and institutions involved in commodity markets, providing critical data for hedging, risk management, and market analysis.

Key features of the dataset include:

End-of-Day Prices: Daily closing prices for a broad range of commodities options and futures. Commodities Coverage: Includes key commodity sectors such as energy (oil, natural gas), metals (gold, silver), agriculture (wheat, corn), and more. Multi-Currency Data: Pricing information is available in various currencies, allowing for global market analysis and cross-currency comparisons. Trading Volume & Open Interest: Data on the number of contracts traded and outstanding positions for market activity insights.

This dataset is essential for those tracking the commodities market, providing actionable data for strategy development, risk management, and financial decision-making.

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China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Live Hog: 3rd Month data was reported at 13,870.000 RMB/Ton in 13 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,885.000 RMB/Ton for 12 May 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Live Hog: 3rd Month data is updated daily, averaging 17,100.000 RMB/Ton from Jan 2021 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 1049 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,005.000 RMB/Ton in 02 Mar 2021 and a record low of 12,840.000 RMB/Ton in 10 Jan 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Live Hog: 3rd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dalian Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.

Wheat fell to 515.50 USd/Bu on August 8, 2025, down 0.53% from the previous day. Over the past month, Wheat's price has fallen 5.76%, and is down 4.98% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Wheat - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The datasets for the Role of Financial Investors on Commodity Futures Risk Premium are weekly datasets for the period from 1995 to 2015 for three commodities in the energy market: crude oil (WTI), heating oil, and natural gas. These datasets contain futures prices for different maturities, open interest positions for each commodity (long and short open interest positions), and S&P 500 composite index. The selected commodities are traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). The data comes from the Thomson Reuters Datastream and from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

CN: Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Fuel Oil: 5th Month data was reported at 2,785.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,090.000 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. CN: Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Fuel Oil: 5th Month data is updated monthly, averaging 3,298.000 RMB/Ton from Aug 2004 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 249 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,500.000 RMB/Ton in Feb 2012 and a record low of 1,513.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2020. CN: Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Fuel Oil: 5th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.

China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Egg: 3rd Month data was reported at 3,034.000 RMB/500 kg in 13 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,036.000 RMB/500 kg for 12 May 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Egg: 3rd Month data is updated daily, averaging 3,941.500 RMB/500 kg from Nov 2013 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 2798 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,427.000 RMB/500 kg in 28 Oct 2019 and a record low of 2,421.000 RMB/500 kg in 24 May 2017. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Egg: 3rd Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dalian Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.

The global futures trading services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing technological advancements, rising institutional and retail investor participation, and the growing adoption of online and mobile trading platforms. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $15 billion, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8% from 2025 to 2033. This signifies a substantial expansion of the market to an estimated $28 billion by 2033. Several factors contribute to this positive outlook. The increasing sophistication of trading algorithms and the availability of real-time market data are enhancing trading efficiency and profitability, attracting both novice and experienced traders. Furthermore, the diversification of tradable assets, including a broader range of commodities and indices, provides greater opportunities for portfolio diversification and risk management. Software-based futures trading platforms are gaining significant traction due to their advanced analytical capabilities and ease of integration with other trading tools. However, regulatory scrutiny, cybersecurity risks, and the inherent volatility of futures markets present challenges to sustained growth. The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, requiring firms to adapt to new compliance requirements and enhance cybersecurity protocols to protect against data breaches and fraud. Moreover, fluctuations in global economic conditions and geopolitical events can significantly impact market sentiment and trading volumes. Despite these restraints, the market's growth trajectory is expected to remain positive, driven primarily by technological innovation and the expanding reach of online trading platforms to a wider investor base. The segment encompassing share price index futures and commodity futures are projected to exhibit the strongest growth, reflecting increased investor interest in these asset classes.

Real-time commodities pricing data allows you to grasp where the market is, was and will be – from exchange data and OTC prices to specialist fundamentals.

As of June 20, 2024, copper futures contracts to be settled in July 2029 were trading on U.S. markets at around *** U.S. dollars per pound. This is higher than the price of **** U.S. dollars per pound for contracts to be settled in January 2024, indicating that copper traders expect the price of copper to fluctuate. Copper futures are contracts that effectively lock in a price for an amount of copper to be purchased at a time in the future, which can then be traded on markets. Futures markets therefore provide an indicator of how investors think a commodities market will develop in the future.

China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Linear Low Density Polyethylene: 4th Month data was reported at 7,199.000 RMB/Ton in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,601.000 RMB/Ton for Mar 2025. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Linear Low Density Polyethylene: 4th Month data is updated monthly, averaging 9,200.000 RMB/Ton from Jul 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 214 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,770.000 RMB/Ton in Jun 2008 and a record low of 5,600.000 RMB/Ton in Mar 2020. China Settlement Price: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Linear Low Density Polyethylene: 4th Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Dalian Commodity Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Dalian Commodity Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price.

The data is in Stata format and includes 2 files. The file named Agric has variables: spot price of Chicago corn and Chicago soybeans, the futures price of Chicago corn and Chicago soybeans and long positions of commodity index traders. The file named Energy contains variables on spot and futures prices of WTI crude oil and Henry Hub natural gas. The data is originally obtained from US commodity futures trading commission

Platinum futures contracts to be settled in January 2024 were trading on U.S. markets at ***** U.S. dollars per troy ounce on June 20, 2024. This is slightly above the price of ***** U.S. dollars per troy ounce for contracts to be settled in May 2024, indicating that platinum traders expect the price of platinum to increase a little over the next year. Platinum futures are contracts that effectively lock in a price for an amount of platinum to be purchased at a time in the future, which can then be traded on markets. Futures markets therefore provide an indicator of how investors think a commodities market will develop in the future.

China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Nickel: 1st Month data was reported at 123,370.000 RMB/Ton in 13 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 124,620.000 RMB/Ton for 12 May 2025. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Nickel: 1st Month data is updated daily, averaging 113,730.000 RMB/Ton from Mar 2015 (Median) to 13 May 2025, with 2461 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 263,290.000 RMB/Ton in 25 Mar 2022 and a record low of 62,400.000 RMB/Ton in 15 Feb 2016. China Settlement Price: Shanghai Future Exchange: Nickel: 1st Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Shanghai Futures Exchange. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Financial Market – Table CN.ZB: Shanghai Futures Exchange: Commodity Futures: Settlement Price: Daily.

Crude oil commodity futures are financial contracts that allow investors to speculate on the future price of crude oil. These futures contracts are traded on commodity exchanges, and they offer a standardized method for individuals and institutions to buy or sell crude oil at a predetermined price and date in the future. Learn more about how crude oil futures work and the various participants in the market.