Navigating Changing Volatility in Commodities & Digital Assets

Join Bloomberg Indices on July 21st for the next in the Bloomberg Indices Asset Allocation series, this time looking at the Commodity and Digital Asset Markets and trends for 2026. Commodity markets have re-emerged as a key focus in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, shifting supply dynamics, and structural forces linked to energy transition and industrial demand, with volatility persisting across sectors. At the same time, digital assets such as Bitcoin continue to exhibit pronounced volatility, prompting ongoing debate around their role within diversified portfolios. For asset allocators, this environment underscores a broader shift: commodities are re-entering strategic allocation discussions rather than being viewed solely as tactical inflation hedges, while digital assets require disciplined evaluation within multi-asset frameworks. The session will begin with an overview of Commodity markets YTD from Doug Crawford, EMEA Commodities Specialist, with a focus on Oil & Gas analysis. We'll follow with Jim Wiederhold, US Product Manager for Commodities Indices, who will explore practical asset allocation approaches. We'll go through the enhancements we've made in the last year and showcase the breadth of our Commodity and Digital Assets indexing range. Additionally we'll also answer the question - what is the optimal exposure to Commodities & Digital Asset in a balanced portfolio?