COMMODITIES OUTLOOK

Global commodity prices are expected to withstand ongoing political uncertainties this year and next. Chinese officials adopted a more conciliatory tone in recent days, signaling a potential end to the ongoing trade war with the U.S. Moreover, data for Q1 confirms that the global economy remains in good shape, shoring up demand for commodities. However, should the global economy will face an all-out trade war between the two countries, this would certainly disrupt global growth and commodity markets.