Commodity Prices Near 18‑Year High as Middle East Tensions, AI Demand and Dollar Weakness Accelerate

Tensions in the Middle East, strong demand from AI applications and a weaker dollar drive commodity prices toward an 18‑year peak.

Central banks around the world have increased gold purchases since 2022, contributing to rising prices. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Nikkei staff writers

September 10, 2026 02:56 JST

TOKYO — A key index tracking global commodity prices is edging toward its highest level in 18 years, propelled by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising demand linked to artificial‑intelligence technologies and eroding confidence in the U.S. dollar.

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