Dow Commodity Highs: 2007 vs. 2013

With the Dow hitting all-time highs again, it’s worth looking back at the Dow Jones in 2007 and examining what has changed. In the intervening time, it has been a wild ride for commodities. Commodity prices soared in 2008 and 2009 as China rapidly industrialized, with oil moving from about $50 per barrel to over $145 per barrel and copper jumping from about $2.70 per pound to over $4.20 per pound [for more commodity news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: The Guide To The Biggest Companies In Every Major Commodity Sector Caterpillar (CAT) Poised To Rebound Off 200-Day Moving Average How Big Oil Is Drilling For Cheap Company Profile: Exxon Mobil Earnings Preview: Big Oil On Tap This Week