2026-01-14 00:01:22

New Zealand's ANZ commodity price index took a hit in December, sliding 2.1% month-over-month. That's a steeper decline compared to the previous month's 1.6% dip.

This shift in commodity pricing reflects broader pressure on raw material valuations, a dynamic worth watching for anyone tracking macro trends. When commodity prices weaken, it often signals either softening global demand or shifts in production dynamics—both factors that ripple through broader asset classes, including digital assets.

The two-month trend of consecutive declines suggests ongoing pressure on the commodity complex, which typically correlates with changing risk sentiment in financial markets. For traders and investors monitoring macro conditions, this is part of the bigger picture when assessing portfolio exposure and market positioning.

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 9h ago

Prices of goods keep falling, the macro environment is about to change... --- Down again and again, commodities really can't hold up this time --- The risk sentiment shift in this area has long been something to watch; it's a bit late to react now --- New Zealand commodity index has taken a hit this month, but honestly, these signals have been emerging for a while --- Two consecutive months of decline... it feels like digital assets will also come under pressure --- This is macro talking; think carefully about how to allocate your portfolio --- Wait, does this really reflect a global demand slowdown? Or is it just market sentiment playing tricks again --- A drop in commodities drags down the entire asset class, it seems risk assets are in trouble --- Even commodities are sounding the alarm, investors should wake up

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bridgeOops

· 01-14 00:27

Hmm... the commodity index has fallen again, and this time it's accelerating. 2.1% is not a small number.

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DeFiVeteran

· 01-14 00:22

Commodity prices keep falling, it feels like risk sentiment is about to shift again The decline in commodities has intensified, this time feels a bit unusual Two months of continuous decline, the macro underlying logic seems to be about to reverse Is demand really that weak, or is there an issue on the production side Looking at this trend, on-chain assets also need to adjust accordingly Commodities are usually the early warning for risk assets, we need to reassess our positions Mining companies are probably going to struggle for a while The commodity bear market is accelerating, next we’ll see how the Federal Reserve responds The continuous decline is widening, it seems like a rebound signal is emerging Is this laying the groundwork for a macro bottom?

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