ICDX's tin price weakened towards the close of October and was observed moving around $25,000 per ton in line with the weakening US dollar causing tin prices to rise sharply and optimism over China's plan to reopen its economy through easing the zero Covid policy, triggering an increase in tin prices.

The price of the ICDX crude oil contract in the second week of November moved on a bearish trend or decreased by 3 percent, triggered by an increase in the daily Covid infection rate in China which showed a significant upward trend.

Price movements in CPOTR increased by 10.15% in a week to the level of IDR 12700/Kg. In news circulating Russia is seen to be backing down on the Ukraine-Russia grain export deal or the so-called Black Sea deal, this deal to ease the global food crisis on wheat, sunflower oil and fertilizers. The deal involved Turkey and the United Nations as mediators and guarantors of the agreement last July. This initial agreement was previously only set for the last 120 days, with the option to be renewed on 19 November if neither party objected to this agreement. Towards the end of the Ukraine-Russia grain export agreement, Russia's statement complained against this agreement, because Russia had difficulties in shipping its grain and fertilizer products due to sanctions imposed by the West. Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said that Russian exports must be allowed first, before they're-committed to continuing with the extension of the second deal. Market participants are assessing the possibility of Russia pulling back on a grain export deal, even though shipments of sunflower oil have been hampered since the Russia-Ukrainian conflict began. This could raise concerns about supply for other global vegetable oils, so market players prefer to use CPO, which is a substitute product for other vegetable oils, thus supporting CPO prices further.

ICDX gold price weakened by -0.34 compared to the previous week weighed by the United States economy experience a rebound in the third quarter and ahead of the FOMC meeting 1 - 2nd November.

ICDX tin price weakened towards the close of October and was observed to move around $22,000 per ton in line with the strengthening of the US dollar causing tin prices to fall sharply. The strengthening of the US dollar makes dollar-priced tin seem expensive for holders of other currencies.

The ICDX Crude Oil contract price in the week fell almost 6 percent for the week ended October 14, triggered by the re-escalation of Covid infections in China. Data released by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed that travel activity during the week-long National Day holiday starting on October 1 decreased by 18.2% from a year ago.

Price movements in CPOTR are experiencing an increase of 4.41% in a week to the level of IDR10,660/Kg. In the circulating news according to the average estimate of six trading company dealers, the country of India carried out Imports of Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil in September to the highest level in a year with an estimated 21% jump from last month to 1.2 million tonne, the highest compared to the same month last year, due to strong demand ahead of the festival season added to the positive catalyst in vegetable market. In addition, Rajesh Patel, Managing Partner at GGN Research assessed that “palm oil is almost $300 per tonne cheaper than rival soybean oil for September delivery, so it is common for refiners to increase purchases.” Rajesh added “Projections for this October, India's palm oil imports will remain strong, around one million tonnes, as steep discounts continue.” Larger purchases could help Indonesia's top producer trim swelling inventories and help to push CPO prices further.

ICDX gold prices rose by 2.46% compared to the previous week, supported by the retreat of dollar index and the referendum conducted by Russia on the territory of Ukraine triggering tensions between the two countries.