World Bank sees commodity prices up 23% in 2026 due to Middle East war, other shocks

Impact · against what's priced in

The World Bank's forecast of a 23% surge in commodity prices for 2026 creates a broad headwind for manufacturers and energy-intensive industries. While Middle East instability is an ongoing theme, the specific scale and duration of these cost pressures into 2026 are likely not fully reflected in current margins.

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• geopolitics
• energy
• commodities
• grain
• middle east
• shipping
• world bank

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