Whether it is war, accidents at major mines, weather, trade disputes, political upheaval or power shortages, every large rise in the price of any commodity will have its own unique drivers. One reason ...

See the impact of global conflict on Indian household budgets. View the full list of essential items, fuel, and food prices that have spiked in 2026.

Energy disruptions supported broad commodity gains. CMCITR posted strong returns but trailed BCOM. Supply constraints contributed to gains across sectors. Commodity markets moved higher in Q1 2026, ...

Since 2020, commodity markets have been drunk on adrenaline as pandemic-era disruptions, Trump tantrums, war and sanctions rocked supply and demand. In 2026 a general sobering-up may prevail.

WASHINGTON, October 29, 2025—Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline, according to the World Bank Group ...

Prices of three niche elements — tungsten, sulfur and helium — have climbed sharply in recent weeks, in some cases by more than oil. The surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East ...

Shifting commodity exposure further out the futures curve may help reduce drawdowns after strong price gains while maintaining upside participation in rising markets. Negative roll yield for commodity ...

Booming commodity prices, led by gold, copper, and aluminum, are above our longer-term assumptions. Mining stock valuations are elevated overall, but we see a few areas of relative undervaluation.

Commodities play a central yet often underappreciated role in shaping macroeconomic fluctuations across both advanced economies (AEs) and emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), with the ...

Metal stocks have outperformed the broader market, driven by strong commodity prices, capacity expansions, and robust earnings. But will the rally sustain, or is there a trend reversal around the ...