Energy prices dropped 6.4% in November, following declines in all components—oil (-2.6%), coal (-30%), and natural gas, Europe (-11%), the World Bank’s Pink Sheet reported. Non-energy prices remained flat as a group.
Agricultural prices gained 1.3% in November. Food prices rose 1.4%, led by grains (+3.4%). Beverages increased 1.9% while raw materials gained almost 1%. Fertilizer prices surged 19.2%.
Metal prices declined 6.1% in November, led by iron ore (-21.7%), aluminum (-10.2%), zinc (-1.4%), and copper (-1%); nickel and tin prices gained 3% and 3.8%, respectively Precious metal prices increased 2.6%, led by gold (+2.5%).
The Pink Sheet is a monthly report that monitors commodity price movements.
Senior Agriculture Economist, Development Economics Prospects Group
Hazel Macadangdang
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