# China's opening and U.S. rates to stir commodity markets in 2023 - Nikkei Asia

> Nikkei Asia previews the 2023 commodity outlook, noting that China's reopening from COVID restrictions and US interest-rate policy will set the tone. Prices are expected to ease from the historic highs reached in 2022 after the Ukraine war and broad inflation.

- Date: 2023-01-08 · published 2023-01-08T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/37708-china-s-opening-and-u-s-rates-to-stir-commodity-markets-in-2023-nikkei-asia
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

China's demand recovery is supportive for industrial and agricultural commodities, while a moderating rate path eases pressure on prices. The piece is a general outlook with no specific price call for feed inputs.

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## Sources

- asia.nikkei.com: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/market-spotlight/china-s-opening-and-u.s.-rates-to-stir-commodity-markets-in-2023

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