# Metals Slide as Grain Prices Rise Across Commodity Markets

> 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.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T18:08:59.364Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101502-metals-slide-as-grain-prices-rise-across-commodity-markets
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲
- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- makkler.com: https://makkler.com/labs/news/metals-slide-as-grain-prices-rise-across-commodity-markets-i7swne

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