This Glossary is a non-exhaustive list of the key terms used in commodities trading.
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CBM

cubic meter


Cobalt

The element that makes lithium-ion batteries and thus electric cars so expensive. Classification: Non-Ferrous Metals Global production: 140,000 metric tons... View Article


Contango

Description for an energy market where the anticipated value of the spot price in the future is higher than the... View Article


CPI

Consumer Price Index a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods... View Article


Crude grades

References McKinsey Energy Insights Crude Grades