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Supply takes centre stage

Supply factors played a key role in the movement of many commodity prices in July. Most importantly, the price of WTI has risen towards the price of the global benchmark, Brent crude, as logistical constraints eased. In contrast, rising production saw corn and soybean prices plunge.

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