Oil prices surged in September, which in turn boosted the prices of agriculturals. In contrast, concerns about demand and dollar appreciation weighed on metals prices. Looking ahead, the price of oil could ease back as supply remains ample for now, while a slowing Chinese economy could undermine sentiment towards most of the more industrial commodities.
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