Commodity prices have generally risen in the last month, despite a further appreciation of the US dollar. That said, the likelihood of a US interest rate hike before end-2016 weighed on precious metals. We would caution that some commodity prices, including oil, have been bolstered by investor buying. As such, prices could ease back if investors turn more risk averse.
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