Preliminary estimates for October indicate that the index increased by 2.3 per cent (on a monthly average basis) in SDR terms, after increasing by 1.9 per cent in September. The non-rural and base metals subindices increased in the month, while the rural subindex decreased. In Australian dollar terms, the index increased by 2.5 per cent in October. Over the past year, the index has decreased by 1.3 per cent in SDR terms. Increases in gold, iron ore, and rural commodity prices have been more than offset by lower thermal coal, coking coal, and liquified natural gas prices. The index has increased by 3.4 per cent in ... (full story)