Commodities decline for second straight month in June

Commodities posted a 10.49 percent loss in June 2026. The drop marked their second consecutive monthly decline after a 7.53 percent fall in May. World stocks rose 0.59 percent for the month.

June 2026 closed the second quarter on a mixed note for major asset classes. Commodities extended their recent losses despite retaining a 24.03 percent year-to-date gain.

World stocks advanced modestly in June, lifting their year-to-date return to 14.65 percent. U.S. stocks led quarterly performance with a 15.12 percent gain, ahead of world stocks at 12.39 percent and U.S. real estate at 8.67 percent.

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Wall Street markets closed higher on May 13, led by gains in the technology sector ahead of the US-China meeting.

Equity markets extended gains in May 2026 as U.S. stocks rose 5.26 percent and world stocks added 3.90 percent. Commodities declined 7.53 percent during the month. Managed futures posted a modest 0.30 percent return.

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India's FMCG sector has posted a subdued performance in 2026, with the index down 10 percent year to date. Several leading companies have recorded double-digit declines amid geopolitical tensions and inflation.

US retail sales increased for a fifth consecutive month in June, rising 0.2 percent to 768.6 billion dollars. The modest gain matched expectations but represented a slowdown from the prior month.

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U.S. markets ended the session mixed on July 25, 2026. The Nasdaq declined due to weakness in chip stocks linked to heavy AI investment worries, while the Dow rose and the S&P 500 stayed nearly flat.

U.S. stocks retreated from record highs as mounting worries over inflation took hold. Higher crude oil prices and surging Treasury yields fueled the selloff, hitting technology shares particularly hard.

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The National Association of Realtors reported that its pending home sales index declined 5.4 percent in June to 72.5. The reading marked the lowest level since January and exceeded expectations for a smaller drop.

 

 

 

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