Metals price rally: 5 indicators to watch

Top 5 datasets on commodity prices forecast. Most central banks are ignoring rising inflation pressure. [View in browser]( [knoema-blue-1]( Greetings, Commodities and inflation are still on everyone's radar. In spite of rising inflation pressure worldwide, only a few central banks have increased their policy rates so far; the majority of them, including the Fed, are officially ignoring accelerating prices. However, two weeks ago, the Fed made it clear that they were beginning the process of tightening monetary policy, and stock and commodities markets took a drubbing as a result. While tight monetary conditions may be unfavorable for the pro-cyclical commodity market, fundamental supply and demand factors still favor higher commodity prices. We do not know how long the price rally in commodity markets will last. But we do have a wealth of data sources that might be helpful in building a comprehensive picture that enables better insights and a more objective forecast. I’m sure you also have a bunch of data sources in your arsenal. So, let’s talk about how to bring this all together into a single user-friendly access point and unleash the full potential of your organization's data assets. [Request a demo]( In the meantime, enjoy reading the latest insights from the Knoema team. Top 5 datasets on commodity price forecasts We’ve assembled pricing forecasts from a variety of leading sources for your analysis. Consulting the opinions of many experts allows you to either select the most accurate forecast or build a consensus forecast that might be more accurate over time than the predictions of any single forecaster. - [IMF World Economic Outlook]( - [World Bank Commodity Price Forecast]( - [World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook]( - [EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook]( - [OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook]( [Metals Price Rally: Five Indicators to Watch]( Uneven post-COVID recovery, supply shortages, and tens of trillions dollars of economic stimulus have resulted in a price rally in commodity markets, especially in prices for industrial metals. The question that investors are asking today is how long the price rally will last. [Read on]( [Most Central Banks are Ignoring Rising Inflation Pressure]( In many economies, consumer price inflation (CPI) has already exceeded monetary policy targets, but so far central banks are mostly ignoring the rising inflation on the grounds that the acceleration is caused by temporary factors. [Read on]( [Data Driven]( These and many other data and insights can be found in Knoema’s [Commodities Data Hub](. We’d love to hear from you! Reply to this email and tell us about what you are trying to accomplish and what data you need. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your goals and how Knoema data and tools can support you and your business. Stay well, Charles Poliacof CEO, Knoema [knoema.com]( In case you missed it Are you looking for a simpler way to access the breadth and depth of ESG and energy sector data? Knoema now offers seamless access to ESG and energy sector information with curated packages of data and tooling to support your analysis and research needs. [Request a demo to learn more]( [Facebook]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2021 Knoema. All rights reserved. You received this email because you are a registered Knoema user. Our mailing address is: Knoema, 31 East 32nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, United States [Unsubscribe]( [Manage preferences](