The gains in commodity prices after yesterday’s dovish statement could soon be more than reversed if the Fed presses ahead and raises rates earlier than the markets now expect, especially if the dollar climbs further. Nonetheless, our view remains that US monetary policy is unlikely to be tightened sufficiently to counteract other, more positive factors for commodities over the year as a whole.
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