Commodity correlation returning to pre-2008 levels, say analysts

business graph — Commodity correlation on a downward path, say analysts

- Alexander Osipovich
- 04 Feb 2013

Tweet
Facebook
LinkedIn
Save this article
Send to
Print this page

Correlations between commodities and other asset classes are in retreat, say analysts, as the impact of macroeconomic jitters diminishes and prices become more heavily affected by physical supply and demand.

During the past five years, commodity prices often moved in lockstep with those of other asset classes, especially equities, as investor sentiment shot up and down in response to broader financial woes. Fears related to the eurozone sovereign debt crisis, the US debt ceiling and a possible

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.

If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net

You may share this content using our article tools. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.

If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@risk.net