The main commodity indices have edged lower this year but the headline figures mask very diverse underlying price movements. Looking ahead, we think that the macroeconomic backdrop for commodities contains some positives, including stronger global growth, and some negatives, such as China’s economic slowdown. While prices are likely to continue to diverge, we don’t believe that this is the beginning of a bear market for commodities.
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