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Industrials continue to do well

The prices of the more industrial commodities generally fared better this week, with a few notable exceptions in nickel and palladium. Optimism about demand continues to support prices. Indeed, this was even evident in agriculturals, with lumber and cotton making gains. Meanwhile, some renewed strength in the US dollar weighed on all commodities, but particularly the precious metals.

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