
Precious and base metals fell over the week, with gold down 4.6% and silver 6.3%. Corn prices rose 3.6% after lower U.S. production and stock estimates, while Brent crude fell 2.4% as oil supply recovered.
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, and Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller leaned toward a 25-basis-point rate increase in December.
The grain gain reflects tighter U.S. corn supply, which supports feed costs. Lower crude prices ease energy and fertilizer costs, while rate-hike expectations strengthen the dollar and weigh on dollar-denominated commodity prices.
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