LibGuides: Bloomberg Getting Started Guide: Commodities

Common Commands

Select <GO> after inputting a command.

GLCO - global commodity price

CTM - future contracts by category

CEM - futures exchange

NI CMD - commodity news

CPFC - commodity price forecast

Display the commodity menu by selecting the <CMDTY> <GO>
From the commodity menu select either GLCO Global Commodity or select the specific commodity sector listed

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