Reuters CRB Commodity Index
As with most indices, the composition and weight assigned each component in the Reuters CRB has changed over time. Those included in the table to the left reflect the most recent facelift, December 6, 1995, and remain static.
These charts below present a "macro-"picture of prices for physical commodities included in this bellwether indicator. (Futures on this index are traded at the NYFE, the trading cycle being January, February, April, June, August, November.)
The Reuters CRB Futures Index Components delayed quotes are available here:
http://www.crbtrader.com/crbindex/ncrbdata.asp
Current Reuters CRB Components:
Energy: Crude Oil, Heating Oil, Natural Gas
17.6%
Grains: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans
17.6%
Industrials: Copper, Cotton
11.8%
Meats: Live Cattle, Lean Hogs
11.8%
Softs: Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar, Orange Juice
23.5%
Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum
17.6%
Future: http://futuresource.quote.com/charts...IGH&b=LINE&st=
