All-time record high is 113.4% above cyclical low of October 2001
Spike in base and precious metal prices expected to lead index higher in May
Speculation, not fundamentals, driving current boom
New family of 20 sub-indices
Pension funds using asset class to add diversification to their portfolios
Recent correction presents buying opportunity
Rally expected to cool in 2006
Commodity exchange plans IPO next year
Commodity price index hits new record
Earnings growth expected to moderate, report says