# Morning Bid: Commodity prices irk inflation view

> A Reuters Morning Bid piece notes that commodity prices are running higher this year, with copper up about 10% and record gold prices up about 12% year to date. It links the rally to concerns about inflation.

- Date: 2024-04-09 · published 2024-04-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/30634-morning-bid-commodity-prices-irk-inflation-view
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

Persistent commodity strength keeps inflation elevated and delays Fed easing, which tends to support the dollar and weigh on dollar-denominated feed prices.

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-view-usa-2024-04-09/

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