CRB Index
A benchmark index tracking a basket of commodity prices, widely used as an inflation and economic health indicator.
The CRB (Commodity Research Bureau) Index tracks the price performance of a diversified basket of commodities including energy, metals, and agricultural products. It is one of the oldest and most widely followed commodity benchmarks, used by traders and economists as a leading indicator of inflation. Rising CRB values suggest commodity-driven inflationary pressure, which can influence central bank policy and currency valuations.
How It Works
- Tracks 19 commodity futures across energy, metals, and agriculture
- Weighted towards energy commodities, making it sensitive to oil prices
- Published continuously during US trading hours
- Positive correlation with commodity-linked currencies (AUD, CAD, NZD)
Trading Tips
Rising CRB often supports commodity currencies like AUD and CAD
Use CRB trends alongside inflation data to anticipate central bank hawkishness
A sustained CRB decline can signal deflationary pressure and weaker commodity currencies
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