Commodities that move African economies

Brent & WTI crude, gold, platinum, copper and cocoa — the export earners behind Africa's biggest markets, priced in USD.

Energy

Brent Crude

Nigeria, Angola

-4.61%

$99.94/ bbl

WTI Crude

Global oil benchmark

-4.91%

$91.72/ bbl

Gold

Ghana, South Africa

+2.14%

$4,055/ oz

Platinum

South Africa

+3.89%

$1,516/ oz

Copper

Zambia, DRC

-4.83%

$6.23/ lb

Cocoa

Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana

-2.67%

$5,290/ mt

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