Metals
Metals are considered hard commodities because they are found underground. They are classified aseither precious or semi-precious metals. Non-precious metals used in industrial developmentand construction, are also included.
Energy
Because of its importance to the overall economy, the energy market is one of the most heavily tradedmarkets. Consider how many industries rely on gasoline to power their operations to understandhow powerful the energy market is.
Agriculture
The soft market of agricultural commodities is sensitive to global fluctuations in supply and demand, also to natural disasters, which usually impact crops and herbs, and seasonal demand for particular agriculture.