Having faced a pullback correction ahead of the turn of the week, the crude palm oil (CPOTR) contract which was previously in rally mode finally closed its one-week session with the remaining slight gains of 0.85% - moving to the level of Rp 18,185,- per kg. The catalyst that was previously exploited from the sentiment of rising demand that was not matched by the presence of supply, as well as the direct impact of the rally in oil prices – was significantly faded by a combination of profit-taking and negative turn-around news from one of the main producers of CPO – namely Malaysia.

GOLDUD closed last week's fluctuations with a slight correction of 0.59% to the level of $ 1,793.60 per Troy Ounce. Despite the broad market mood still favoring gold to remain firm lately, the impact of a rebound in the US Dollar is unavoidable and challenges investors ahead of this week's key data/events. However, the latest foundation for gold prices not to plunge further can be attributed to market concerns about the end of the stimulus policies launched during the pandemic. Also, it should be noted that US stimulus hopes and some of the world's major central banks also appeared in the press, acting as additional catalysts which at least contributed to the foundation for gold prices.

Here is our monthly recap on GOFX transactions and the global market sentiment for September 2021.

The average of ICDX's tin price in October (until October 22) increased 7.48% compared to last month, and an increase of 71.97% compared to the average tin price at the beginning of 2021. The tight supply of tin amid strong market demand has made tin prices continue to move positively. In addition, the global energy crisis has triggered an increase in the basic cost of upstream to downstream sectors, and this condition is expected to persist at least until the end of the year.

The rupiah- denominated crude oil contract COFR closed last week with a another significant strengthening of 2.91% to the level of Rp 1,164,800 per barrel. During the week, oil was seen “comfortably” moving around its highest level since the last three years – capitalizing on key fundamentals headings that correctively affected crude oil supply levels and overall supply.

Only recorded one daily correction during the past week, the crude palm oil (CPOTR) contract finally closed the week with a weekly increase of 4.80% to the level of Rp 17,045,- per kg. The increase occurred amid a surge in demand for basic commodities such as oil, gas, and coal following expectations of a global economic recovery – which combined with other CPO fundamental factors, to form a strong price foundation.

The gold contract GOLDUD closed last week's fluctuations with a slight gain of 0.68% to $1,760.20 per Troy Ounce. Gold previously started the week still under pressure after absorbing sentiment from the results of the Fed's meeting the previous week, but the losses were overcome – with the main focus still steering from the US.

Towards the end of September, the ICDX tin price was observed to reach a new record, breaking a level above $37,000 per metric ton, or up nearly 60% compared to the tin price at the beginning of 2021. The decline in global tin stocks became the main catalyst that boosted the price increase.