| After a turbulent start to the year, Asian equities have made a comeback. This optimism can be credited to fading risks of a sharp Chinese yuan depreciation, US recession, and weakening regional currencies. But the most surprising development in a month of reversals has been the commodities rally, which has helped drive Asian equities up about 16 per cent since its January lows.
Commodity prices have roared to life after four years in the doldrums. Gold climbed 19 per cent to reach its recent peak and outperformed all other asset classes this year. Oil prices hit a three-month high in March. Industrial metals, led by iron ore prices - up nearly 45 per cent from last December's low - have rallied as well. Some believe the storm has passed, pointing to an unexpected surge in Chinese construction activity as evidence for a sustained commodities rebound...............................................Full Article: Source
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