In August, most sectors saw gains and losses, with commodities experiencing high volatility. Arabica coffee futures led with a 33.74% increase, driven by supply concerns, dry conditions, and U.S. tariffs. Ethereum rose 16.45%, while feeder cattle futures hit a record high. Gasoline crack spreads, Chicago ethanol swaps, and silver also saw significant gains. On the other hand, lumber futures fell 16.88% due to high interest rates and seasonal factors.

Gold prices rose 5% in August, maintaining a bull market since 1999. Platinum increased by 5.5%, while palladium futures dropped 7.76%. In the grain sector, soybean futures rallied by 6.6%, corn rose 1.57%, and wheat fell 1.52%. Livestock prices remained high despite the end of the grilling season, with beef and pork seeing increases.

Stock markets continued to rise in August, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs. The U.S. 30-year Treasury bond futures also increased by 0.52%. However, the U.S. dollar index declined by 2.06%. The end of the summer season may bring weakness in meat and gasoline prices, while natural gas futures could see a rise in demand as winter approaches.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Commodity Market Roundup-August’s Top Performers and Underperformers