The Global X Research Team is pleased to announce the release of its Monthly Commodities Tracker. This commentary covers the latest developments across several commodities markets, from precious metals to uranium, copper, and the disruptive materials that are powering next-generation technologies. Click the banner below to view the report.
Key Takeaways
- Nuclear Energy & Uranium: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains, highlighting energy security as a critical consideration for global policymakers. We see parallels between this environment and the oil crises of the 1970’s, which helped spur nuclear power buildouts in the following decades.
- Copper: Copper saw healthy demand from Chinese industrials in March, as softening prices drove purchasing activity. Industrial metals remain under pressure amidst continued macroeconomic uncertainty but may be well-positioned if trade via the Strait of Hormuz normalizes in a timely manner.
- Precious Metals: Gold and silver offered little respite from market volatility in March, declining alongside stocks and bonds as markets reacted to heightened inflation risks and energy shocks in the Middle East.
- Critical Minerals, Battery Tech, & Lithium: Deal-making momentum across both lithium and rare earths persisted in March, despite heightened volatility perpetuated by the war in Iran. The conflict did not seem to deter governments from diversifying their supply chains and could potentially exacerbate focus on supply chain resilience in the months to come.
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