Wheat prices retreat to $527.25, giving back recent 11% gains. Pressured by abundant global supply that continues to cap gains - even as Chinese demand for U.S. grain shows signs of recovery. $WEAT $DBA $TAGS $DE $CNHI $AGCO

Foreign investment in the EU has collapsed, as the bloc becomes less attractive to global businesses struggling with high energy costs, U.S. tariffs, and growing warlike posture. $VGK $IEV $FEZ $EZU $DBEU $SIE $AIR

Gold surged above $4.140, hitting a three-week high as rising U.S. economic uncertainty dims prospects of a near-term Fed rate cut. Prices are also supported by ongoing BRICS central bank purchases. $PHAU $SPDR $GLD $IAU $GOLD $PHYS

Potato prices plunge 74% YTD to 7.50 EUR/100KG. While the EU remains largely self-sufficient in fresh potatoes, growing imports of frozen fries and dehydrated flakes, are eroding local production margins. $DBA $MOO $VEGI $KROP $LW $POST

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Crude oil jumps 3%, on track to break a two-week losing streak. Supported by supply concerns ahead of new U.S. sanctions. Russia has also begun cutting global oil operations just days before the measure take effect. $USO $USL $OILK $BNO $BRNT $CVX

Silver, after climbing to $54, has pulled back 4% to $50.540, even as the U.S Department of the Interior added silver (along with copper and coal) to its critical minerals list, underscoring its economic and national security importance. $SLV $SIVR $SIL $SLVP $SILJ $SLVR

Coffee prices drop 5%, to currently at $400.85, after President Trump cuts tariffs on foods imports including coffee, as inflation concerns mount. Meanwhile, market fundamentals remain strong, supported by low inventories and weather related risks in key producing regions. $COFF

Credit rating agency S&P downgraded Senegal's long term sovereign credit rating from B- to CCC+, citing heightened debt risks as the government budget deficit has remained around -12% since 2021. $AFK $EZA $NGE $XMKA $XMAF $KOS

Natural gas prices dropped over 6%, falling below $4.40 after nearing a three year high, as mild short term temperatures eased immediate heating demand and significant storage levels are now 4.5% above seasonal norms. $NGAS $UNG $FCG $KMI $EQT $WMB

Lumber prices are sliding toward $550 per thousand board feet, approaching this year's lows. Oversupply and soft demand continue to weigh on the market, with housing starts and building permits still trailing last year's levels. $WOOD $CUT $WY $UFPI $LPX $BCC

UK rents rose by 5% on average, with the North East leading at 8.9%. England's rents are pressured by new tax and fiscal policy, and higher interest rates increasing mortgage costs for landlords. $ISF $VUKG $VUKE $AZN $HSBA $SHEL

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Gold closed the week lower, slipping 0.84% to 4'063.98 dollars per ounce. Fading Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, robust US economic data, and stronger US dollar, weighed on prices. $PHAU $GLD $IAU $SGOL $AAAU $BAR

China's stock market fell sharply 5% to close at 3'835, driven by growing concerns over an AI bubble. Sentiment was further weighed down by some highly overvalued U.S. stocks trading at P/E ratios 80x higher than what is typically considered sustainable. $KHYB $FXI $MCHI $KWEB

The dollar index held firm above 100, hovering near a six-month peak as markets continue to gauge the Federal Reserve's next moves on monetary policy. $USDU $DMO $PPT $STIP $TIP $TLTW

Crude oil prices keep sliding, now on track for a -19% yearly decline, as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement continue to dominate market sentiment. WTI currently at $58.729 -0.19% and Brent at $63.191 -0.28%. $USO $BNO $IEO $SCO $XOM $COP $PSX

The 10-year Treasury yield drops sharply to 4.0%. As recent U.S. labor market and other economic data have come in weaker than expected, suggesting a slowdown in growth. $TIP $TLTW $STIP $PPT $USDU $TIPS

Cobalt has surged nearly 100% YTD to 48'570 USD/T. After the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the main producer, imposed an export ban shifted into a quota based system, tightening supply even as demand for EV and tech sector remains strong. $PICK $VAW $BATT $ION $GMET $GLEN

Natural gas prices climbed to $4.6482, +21.84% month, supported by rising LNG exports - 18 bcfd in November vs October's 16.6 bcfd record. Yet high output and solid storage levels continue to keep supply ample. $NGAS $UNG $UNL $EQT $CNX $LNGX