it's based on how the commodity is transported or stored. 5000 bushels is about one train car load of corn. They ship palladium in little itty bitty Lionel trains.
If they are just anonymous sources, then why are the New York Times and Washington Post also substantiating these leaks? CNN, New York Times and Washington Post. Now that's good journalism, 3 different sources. All agree. Must be true.
yes, stocks are 1 dollar
futures vary, go to cme website look for commodity, like ags, or interest, or equity, click on contract specs. Shows min tick and dollar amount per tick.