
World stocks and commodities rallied after weak US jobs data. Gold posted its biggest weekly gain since November and copper hit a record high above its decade-old peak.
Brent settled at $68.28 and US crude at $64.90 after modest gains.
Weak jobs data reinforces expectations for continued easy money, supporting broad commodity prices and risk appetite. Higher energy prices lift biofuel and input cost expectations for feed buyers.
After 323 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -2.9% to +3.7%), and +1.3% 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.