Commodities Trade Mixed Last Week While Cotton Signals Early Base Formation
Jul 13, 2026
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Global Commodity Market Wrap-Up
Global commodity markets traded mixed last week. Gold fell 0.30%, silver declined 1.47%, copper gained 0.88%, lead remained unchanged, and zinc advanced 2.01%. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors monitored renewed tensions in the Middle East for potential supply disruptions while awaiting key U.S. economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Retail Sales reports, for further indications on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
Natural gas declined 6.79% during the week as milder weather forecasts and softer demand expectations weighed on prices. Crude oil surged 3.92% as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over potential disruptions to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, U.S. sugar advanced 0.20%, supported by balanced supply-demand fundamentals. Energy markets remain focused on developments in the Middle East, regional shipping activity, and OPEC+ production policy as investors assess the potential impact of geopolitical risks on global energy supplies.
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