• GC
• HG
• MCU
• PL
• SI
• XAU/USD

Gold prices decline as payrolls push bets on smaller rate cut

Gold prices decreased slightly amid strong U.S. payrolls data, leading to expectations of smaller Federal Reserve rate cuts. Copper steadies with stimulus hopes in China.

• GC
• HG
• MCU
• PL
• SI
• XAU/USD

Gold prices decline as payrolls push bets on smaller rate cut

Gold prices dropped as strong U.S. payrolls data fueled smaller interest rate cut bets by the Federal Reserve, leading to declines in other precious metals and fluctuations in copper.

• CSI300
• HG

Yardeni Research calls China's stimulus measures "twin bazookas"

China introduced significant economic policies to revive its economy and housing sector, yet analysts express skepticism about the sustainability of the stock market rally and consumer demand.

• BAES
• HG
• LCO
• STOXX

European shares buck global downturn on Middle East risks as energy stocks gain

European shares opened higher led by energy stocks, despite global market slumps, amid tensions from Iran's strike on Israel and focused on upcoming euro-zone unemployment data.

• HG

Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls: Andy Home

Copper prices have surged amid renewed optimism in China's economy, but forecasts indicate surplus supplies, raising concerns about sustainability in the demand outlook.

• HG

Study Group has a sobering message for copper bulls: Andy Home

• HG

BHP expects copper demand to grow by 1 million metric tons a year until 2035

BHP predicts a 1 million metric ton annual increase in global copper consumption until 2035, driven by technology adoption, highlighting major growth in energy and digital sectors.

• HG

Zambia targets growth rebound after worst drought in living memory

Zambia aims for 6.6% economic growth in 2025, reducing its budget deficit amid recovery from drought and ongoing debt restructuring negotiations.

• BHP
• FCX
• GLNCY
• HG
• IVPAF
• RIO
• TECK

Analysis-Mining industry struggles with valuation gap amid shift to copper

Leading miners face challenges balancing investor returns with high premiums for copper firms, as valuations soar amid growing demand and falling share prices for diversified companies.

• GC
• HG
• HK50
• SI
• TIOc1
• US500
• USD/JPY

Morning Bid: Beijing pulls out the policy stops

Chinese markets rebound significantly amid leadership recognition of economic troubles. Upcoming events in Japan and U.S. PCE data may shape investor sentiment going forward.