We discuss drivers behind the renewed rally in copper and gold prices, the quiet outperformance of the underdog metal, zinc, and why iron ore is causing a stir in the trading world. We talk through the high degree of uncertainty around the outcome for US copper tariffs, with bets rising again in recent days.
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Volatility, Divestitures, and IPOs
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Time To Tune In To Heavy Metals?
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Commodities Outlook: What’s Driving Oil, Gold, and Base Metals
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