Significant liquidation events have unfolded in the metals markets, leading to marked reductions in copper and gold holdings. However, despite these downturns and recent sharp price declines, many metals experienced a strong upward reversal on July 31st, with Aluminum surging nearly 4% in a single day. Upcoming adjustments in U.S. monetary policy could strongly impact the metals markets going forward.
The Bloomberg Commodity Spot Index (BCOMSP) has erased all gains for the year, slipping from a peak of +12% in late May to negative territory by late July. This drop is primarily due to faltering economic growth in China, leading to decreased demand for agricultural goods, crude oil, copper, and other commodities. Traders are wary of a potential repeat of the 2015 China slowdown.
The People's Bank of China's recent interest-rate cuts aimed to prop up growth after previous stimulus efforts fell short. Despite parallels to the 2015-16 economic turmoil, China's vulnerability remains both local and global. The U.S. and European economies have reduced consumption, impacting China's export-driven growth.
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