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Commodities Surge Amid Iran Conflict; Oil Prices Soar 64%

4/14/2026

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Story summary

A commodities supercycle appears underway, driven by the Iran war and long-term bullish trends.
Following the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, oil prices surged 64% in March, largest monthly gain on record.
Gold fell 12% as speculative selling weighed on prices.
Geopolitical shocks highlight supply-chain vulnerabilities and push higher inventory levels for strategic materials.
Investors should note that small shifts in commodity allocations can significantly affect prices in interconnected markets.

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Story summary

A commodities supercycle appears underway, driven by the Iran war and long-term bullish trends.
Following the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, oil prices surged 64% in March, largest monthly gain on record.
Gold fell 12% as speculative selling weighed on prices.
Geopolitical shocks highlight supply-chain vulnerabilities and push higher inventory levels for strategic materials.
Investors should note that small shifts in commodity allocations can significantly affect prices in interconnected markets.