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Commentary on macro drivers for commodities highlights a global banking crisis, credit tightening, sticky inflation, and rising recession risk. Minutes from the May Fed meeting showed officials divided, with some backing further hikes while markets had priced in cuts.
The Fed funds rate is now 5.25%.
Recession risk and uncertain policy weigh on energy and industrial demand, while persistent inflation supports real-asset buying, creating mixed signals for feed commodities.
fxempire.comPhil CarrMay 29, 2023After 102 past neutral macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -3.3% to +2.5%), and +1.8% over 20.
After 359 past neutral macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.4%), and -0.1% 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.
