Preliminary estimates for September indicate that the index increased by 1.9 per cent (on a monthly average basis) in SDR terms, after increasing by 1.2 per cent in August. The rural, non-rural, and base metals subindices increased in the month. In Australian dollar terms, the index increased by 0.7 per cent in September. Over the past year, the index has been unchanged in SDR terms. Lower thermal coal, coking coal, and liquified natural gas prices have been offset by increases in gold, iron ore, and rural commodity prices. The index has increased by 4.3 per cent in Australian dollar terms. Consistent with previous ... (full story)