The Dynamic Commodity Index (DCX) showed significant performance in the past week, driven mainly by metals and energy resources. The index rose by +1.38% and currently stands at 112.54 points. Since the beginning of the year, the increase amounts to +15.33%.
Metals and Energy in Focus
Particularly noteworthy was the development in the segment of precious metals and energy commodities:
- Palladium reported an increase of +12.38% and reached a 2-year high. Investor interest has risen due to political uncertainties. Profit-taking should, however, be considered.
- TTF Natural Gas rose by +7.22%. Here, heatwaves, storage gaps, and geopolitical changes are decisive.
- Silver reached a 13-year high with an increase of +5.22%. The search for safe tangible assets in light of geopolitical tensions has intensified this trend.
- Platinum increased by +4.26%, driven by tariffs, supply shortages, and seasonal upward momentum until the end of the month.
Strategic Commodity Selection is Crucial
Despite the fact that some soft commodities showed weaknesses, selected strategic raw materials benefit from the current market conditions. This underscores the importance of a well-diversified commodity strategy.
The DCX thus signals a robust upward movement in metals and energy commodities – an indicator that is crucial for investors in the commodity sector.