August 6, 2007 (LPAC)-- In addition to the prices for tortillas, pasta, and milk, asset prices for basic industrial commodities are exploding worldwide, as the crash wipes out paper assets.
Metals prices have jumped to the point that foreclosed homes have had their copper wiring and pipes stripped from them, and thieves have stolen highway guard rails and sign posts. Below is a sample of industrial and food commodities, over the past three years. Prices for ores are per metric ton, crops per bushel, unless indicated.
| Commodities | Jul 2004 | Jul 2007 | Increase |
| Alum | 1,450 | 2,137 | 100% (hit 2,900 in July 2006) |
| Copper | 2,700 | 7,980 | 195% |
| Gold | 380/oz | 672/oz | 76% |
| Lead | 800 | 3,400 | 325% |
| Nickel | 11,350 | 54,350 (June) | 378% |
| Silver | 6/oz | 12/oz | 100% |
| Tin | 9,150 | 16,250 | 77% |
| Zinc | 900 | 3,500 | 288% |
| Coffee | 0.6/lb | 1.4/lb (Jan) | 133% (jump beginning July 2006) |
| Corn | 2.20/lb | 4.40/b (July) | 100% |
| Soy | 6.00 | 8.30 | 30% |
| Wheat | 60 | 135 | 125% |
