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Five funds to profit as metal prices bounce back
Tips Prices of commodities, notably base metals, have started to rise as the world rebounds from Covid-19. David Stevenson picks the five best funds to buy to take advantage.
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Will the base metals rally last?
News The price of copper, hit $7,000 a tonne last week, driven by soaring Chinese demand. Other metals are also on the way up. But can it continue?
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Make money from the metals mining boom in Latin America
Tips Covid-19 has hit Latin America harder than any other. But the continent's highly competitive mining sector looks poised to profit handsomely over the next few years. James McKeigue explains
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China adds shine to base metals
News Metals prices have rallied hard after China's government unveiling plans for new infrastructure building, including railways, power lines and electric car charging points.
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The best bet in the base metals rally
Advice The prices of key industrial metals have been enjoying a spectacular rally.
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Governments’ money-printing mania bodes well for base metals
Tips Money is being printed like there is no tomorrow. Much of it will be used to pay for infrastructure projects – and that will be good for metals, says Dominic Frisby.
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Keep an eye on steel and iron ore prices
Advice Those hoping for a swift rebound should keep an eye on the steel market.
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Chart of the week: China’s trade war trump card
Charts China is by far the dominant supplier of rare earth metals - a group of 17 elements used in applications ranging from military and industrial lasers to energy-saving light fittings – accounting for 71% of the entire global supply.
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Chart of the week: rhodium on the rise
Charts Rhodium has gained more than 30% this year, and now costs at least twice as much as gold or palladium.
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