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FXEmpire reports that Powell's Jackson Hole remarks signaled a likely September Fed rate cut, prompting a rally across metals, energy and agricultural futures. Gold rose toward $3,375 an ounce and silver topped $39, while crude, copper and soybeans also climbed.
Powell cited rising downside risks to employment alongside tariff-driven inflation risks.
A weaker dollar and cheaper financing expectations lift dollar-priced commodities, including grains and oilseeds, so feed input prices may firm in the near term.
fxempire.comPhil CarrAug 22, 2025After 123 past bullish macro events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.8%), and -0.4% over 20.
After 151 past bullish macro events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.9% to +1.4%), and -0.3% over 20.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
After 1,637 past bearish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
