The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index was up 2.93% for the month of April as key commodity markets were affected by declining levels of inventory combined with the threat of supply disruptions due to geopolitical conditions. In addition, a weaker U.S. dollar made dollar-denominated assets less expensive to buyers in other currencies and market participants bought commodities as a hedge against inflation.
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