Trading assets and market snapshots

Markets have responded to global events in a variety of ways. The war in Ukraine has taken a toll on wheat and energy commodities, while climbing interest rates and soaring inflation have pushed the price of gold up and crypto down. Indices have also trended downward. The world of trading is complex and volatile, but there are huge rewards for those traders who make the right bets. Here’s how common trading assets have fared over the past six months