May’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Written on 06/01/2026
Andrew Hecht

A stronger dollar, weaker bonds, and uncertainty on the economic and geopolitical landscapes weighed on many commodities in May 2026. Many commodities experienced double-digit percentage declines, while none were more than 10% higher for the month that ended on Friday, May 29, 2026.Image by allstars via Shutterstock