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Monthly Commodity Insights – Too early to become positive

PublicationNatural resources
26 May 2020, 2:00 am

In this publication: One last wave of weakness in the CRB index. Oil prices have recovered (too far) while Natgas is still heavily pressured. The catch up of silver and platinum. Investors in base metals markets will remain cautious. High steel inventory levels prevent a swift recovery. Covid-19 hurts demand for agricultural commodities.

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Georgette Boele

Georgette Boele

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