Commodity Exchange

Commodity exchange may refer to:

  • Commodities exchange, any exchange where various commodities and derivatives products are traded.
  • Commodity markets, for the markets trading on commodities in general.

Famous quotes containing the words commodity and/or exchange:

    For things to have value in man’s world, they are given the role of commodities. Among man’s oldest and most constant commodity is woman.
    Ana Castillo (b. 1953)

    The first place he went into was the Royal Exchange .... where men of all ages and all nations were assembled, with no other view than to barter for interest. The countenances of most of the people showed they were filled with anxiety; some indeed appeared pleased, but yet it was with a mixture of fear.... [David] resolved to stay no longer in a place where riches were esteemed goodness, and deceit, low cunning, and giving up all things to the love of gain were thought wisdom.
    Sarah Fielding (1710–1768)