Global commodity markets are adjusting to stabilizing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and record US oil production. While energy prices have faced headwinds, metals have seen a modest recovery on policy expectations.
Key Takeaways
- 1.ICE Brent oil prices finished the second quarter at their weakest level since 2020 due to optimism regarding Persian Gulf supply recovery.
- 2.US crude oil production and exports reached record levels in April, helping to offset supply losses from the Persian Gulf.
- 3.Industrial metals rose on renewed US-Iran talks and monetary policy outlook, while gold stabilized as safe-haven demand faded.
Table of Contents
- Energy - US crude oil production and exports surge to record levels
- Metals gain as markets watch Iran talks
- Agriculture – USDA reports increase in grain inventories
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Authors
Warren PattersonEwa Manthey
Securities
ICE Brent Crude OilXAU
Themes
Geopolitical risk premium unwindingUS record production output
Regions
Middle EastEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesIranChina
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