Raw Materials Slide as Dollar Maintains Its Grip

Gold, copper, and silver futures managed to close the week in positive territory, yet this short-term uptick does little to mask a broader downward trend. Precious metals remain flat or negative for the year to date, while industrial metals are retreating from their recent record peaks.

Grain markets are facing additional pressure as traders position themselves ahead of the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. With trade tensions simmering, the uncertainty surrounding these high-stakes negotiations has left agricultural futures vulnerable, driving a cautious sentiment that currently dominates the commodity landscape.