February 12, 2018

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Four reasons to invest in commodities in 2018

Falling crude oil inventories, weaker US dollar provide investors in commodities reason for optimism

By Jason Bloom, Global Market Strategist, PowerShares

Commodity performance has been mixed in recent years. A strong rally in 2016 was followed by more modest returns in 2017, with gains in industrial metals offsetting weakness in energy and agricultural commodities. As we move into 2018, I believe conditions are favorable for commodities. Here are four reasons to take a closer look...

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