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UBS sees total returns of ~10% for commodity indexes over the next 6-12 months

UBS sees total returns of around 10% for broad commodity indexes over the next 6-12 months. Brokerage says recovery in global industrial activity, prospect of lower interest rates will push prices higher. UBS sees scope for gold prices to rise further, with a December price target of $2,500/oz.

Commodity Roundup: Gold snaps 5-week winning run, Brent hovers near $90/bbl

Gold snaps 5-week winning run, Brent hovers near $90/bbl. Oil benchmarks ticked up on the day, with Brent up more than 2% for the week. US economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter. Exxon Mobil and Chevron report first-quarter earnings on Friday.

Here are UBS's top gold picks as stocks appear inexpensive amid wider rally

Gold stocks appear inexpensive and have abnormally lagged the gold price, UBS says. The stocks are trading on a P/E relative that is 40% below its norm. The investment bank calls on investors to continue to be overweight gold stocks. Gold miners have failed to match a blistering rally in gold recently.

Commodity Roundup: Oil, gold firm ahead of U.S. GDP data, natgas down

Oil prices rise on fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Israel said it plans assault on Hamas hold-outs in Rafah. Brent crude futures rise 0.15% to $88.03 a barrel. Spot gold trading higher ahead of U.S. GDP data, natgas down.

Gold Market Update

Gold recently became extremely overbought in momentum terms against all major fiat currencies. The probability is high that the gold price has either just set a multi-month price top or will soon do so. The euro, the Yen, the Swiss franc, and the Canadian dollar recently became as stretched to the downside relative to gold as they have been in 15 years.

Commodity Roundup: Oil prices ease; LNG supply risks remain high, ANZ says

Commodities Energy Commodity Roundup: Oil prices ease; LNG supply risks remain high, ANZ says. Subdued demand has eased concerns about supply shortages in global gas markets. Significant risks to supply still remain due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. European natural gas futures eased after rising from a two-week low. Crude oil prices ticked lower despite surprise drop in crude stockpiles.

Gold's sharp two-day correction overdue and healthy, analysts say

Gold futures extended their losses Tuesday in the largest two-day percentage decline since February last year. Gold's correction is long overdue and healthy, Saxo Bank's Ole Hansen says. Silver also has corrected sharply in sympathy with gold. J.P. Morgan forecasts gold prices ending 2024 averaging $2,500/oz.

Mainstream Fund Managers Jumping On The Gold Bandwagon

Big money managers are starting to jump on the gold bandwagon as inflation worries grow. Over the last few weeks, gold held its ground despite a strong dollar and rising bond yields. 83 percent of big fund managers are now long precious metals. The Federal Reserve isn’t winning the inflation fight.