🌐 Global Commodities Market Overview.

📈 1. Crude Oil

Current Price: ~$83 per barrel (Brent) Trend: Upward OPEC+ has maintained production cuts to keep prices elevated. U.S. shale production is stable but not increasing rapidly due to ESG pressures. Middle East tensions have slightly increased risk premiums. Outlook: Analysts expect oil to stay between $80–$90 through Q3 due to summer travel demand and tight supply.

🪙 2. Gold

Current Price: ~$2,135 per ounce Trend: Flat to slightly up Gold remains a safe-haven asset amid global uncertainties (China's property crisis, U.S. inflation concerns). Central bank buying, especially from emerging markets, continues to support prices. Outlook: Likely to remain above $2,100 if inflation remains sticky and rate cuts are delayed.

🪨 3. Silver

Current Price: ~$29.70 per ounce Trend: Upward Strong industrial demand (especially from EVs and solar panels) is pushing prices higher. Physical silver demand has outpaced supply in 2025 so far. Outlook: Bullish, especially with green energy expansion.

🔋 4. Copper

Current Price: ~$4.75 per pound Trend: Steady to bullish Demand rising due to global electrification and EV markets. Supply disruptions in Chile and Peru are supporting prices. Outlook: Expected to remain strong with long-term bullish sentiment.

🌾 5. Wheat & Corn

Wheat Price: ~$6.70 per bushel Corn Price: ~$5.90 per bushel Trend: Mixed Global production hit by heatwaves in Europe and North America. Russia-Ukraine grain export uncertainty continues to impact supply. Outlook: Slight upward pressure due to weather and geopolitical risks.

🫘 6. Soybeans

Current Price: ~$13.90 per bushel Trend: Slightly up China continues strong imports from Brazil and the U.S. Weather concerns in the Midwest are impacting forecasts. Outlook: Prices may rise further if drought conditions worsen in the U.S.

⚡ 7. Natural Gas

Current Price: ~$3.10 per MMBtu Trend: Volatile European demand is stabilizing after 2024’s high prices. U.S. inventories are healthy, but extreme weather events could change that. Outlook: High volatility expected due to unpredictable weather patterns.