Why I am shy of the copper market and base metals
Traders left holding the world’s priciest copper could struggle to offload the metal if premiums erode – potentially triggering a broader base metals slump.
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Why I currently favour tangible assets over financial assets
The upside risks to industrial commodity prices are gathering momentum.
Six charts that show why high food prices aren’t going away
Price moves for some agricultural commodities have been dramatic since Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February. The chart below shows how prices have jumped, with wheat gaining most. We believe that […]
Mining shares push JSE higher in February
While most major global markets ended in the red, mining sector stocks drove the FTSE/JSE All Share Index 2.4% higher in February. The Alsi is up 3.2% so far this year. Diversified miners, […]
