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US interest rates just one factor driving commodity prices

The conventional wisdom is that the outlook for US interest rates will be critical in determining the prospects for commodity prices over the next few years. Indeed, some commentators seem to base their forecasts (particularly for gold) solely on their Fed view. However, there are many good reasons why prices can rally even as US interest rates are returned towards more normal (but still low) levels.

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