Commodity Correlation

Commodities

Definition

The statistical relationship between commodity prices and other financial instruments, economic indicators, or currencies, helping investors understand how commodity movements affect broader markets and inflation expectations.

Key Points

Often negatively correlated with USD
Positive correlation with inflation expectations
Energy commodities affect transportation costs

Examples

Oil prices rising with energy stock performance

Gold negative correlation with real interest rates

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