What to watch for in commodities

Big winner: A file picture showing harvested palm oil fruit bunches at oil palm estate in Perak. Palm oil was one of the big winners among commodities in the second half of 2019, and there are signals prices will remain well-supported. — Bloomberg

LONDON: It’s time for some 2020 foresight in raw materials. After commodities posted a 10% advance last year, how will crude to coffee fare in the months to come?

The first “What to Watch” of the new year presents an overview of what to expect and it’s a mixed, complex picture that emerges. The list covers oil, gold, copper, iron ore, pork and more.