From Cattlenetwork.com: The value of commodity derivatives traded outside exchanges rose 56% in the first half of the year as the price of their underlying assets soared to new heights.

The Bank for International Settlements, a body that promotes cooperation among central banks, Thursday reported the value of over-the-counter commodity contracts outstanding in June 2008 was $13.23 trillion, up from $8.46 trillion in December 2007…… Full Article: Source