Preliminary estimates for December indicate that the index increased by 1.5 per cent (on a monthly average basis) in SDR terms, after increasing by 6.7 per cent in November (revised). The rural and non-rural indices increased in the month, while the base metals index was unchanged. In Australian dollar terms, the index increased by 3.3 per cent in December. Over the past year, the index has increased by 25.7 per cent in SDR terms, led by higher LNG, coking coal and thermal coal prices. The index has increased by 28.5 per cent in Australian dollar terms. Consistent with previous releases, preliminary estimates for ... (full story)