Oil prices rose sharply in the past week, supported by further evidence that US production and crude stocks are close to peaking – if they have not done so already. The recent stability of the US dollar has also helped sentiment towards commodities more generally. Supply factors continue to determine the relative performance of key agriculturals. The prices of precious metals have mostly been marking time, although gold has received some support in recent days from renewed concerns about Greece.
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