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Geopolitical tensions boost prices

Commodity prices rebounded at the start of April on the back of concerns over US sanctions on Russia and escalating tensions in the Middle East, despite the dollar being flat. Indeed, only the precious metals sub-index failed to jump, although it still rose slightly m/m.

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