RBA Index of commodity prices posted 1% gain in February

Source: Forexfactory
RBA Index of commodity prices indicated a 1% increase in February on a monthly basis in SDR terms, following the same increase of 1% in the preceding month. The major drivers for a boost were essential growth of gold, iron ore and oil prices while prices of industry metals and agricultural commodities also made slight contribution to a jump in the index.


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