What to Watch for in Commodities in 2020
- U.S.-Iran crisis to dominate trade as oil tops $70, gold jumps
- Mixed prospects seen in raw materials after 10% gain last year
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It’s time for some 2020 foresight in raw materials. After commodities posted a 10% advance last year, how will crude to coffee fare in the months to come? The first What to Watch of the new year presents an overview of what to expect and it’s a mixed, complex picture that emerges. The list covers oil, gold, copper, iron ore, pork and more.
The year’s first full week of trading will be dominated by the Mideast crisis after the American assassination of one of the Iran’s most powerful generals. Crude and gold surged on Monday after President Donald Trump said he was prepared to strike Iran “in a disproportionate manner” if it hits any U.S. target. RBC Capital Markets has warned of “a retaliatory spiral.”