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How to invest in copper, the most important metal in the world
Cover Story As the world looks to electrify and try to move away from fossil fuels, copper looks set to be the biggest beneficiary. But how can you invest? Rupert Hargreaves analyses the sector.
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Oil shortage starts to curb demand
News The price of Brent crude oil is up by 475% since its March 2020 low. And when oil prices rise, people start to reduce consumption, leading to increased fears of a recession.
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Metals prices wobble on slowdown fears
News The S&P GSCI index of 24 major raw materials has fallen back 9% since mid-June on growing fears of a recession, and copper has hit a 16-month low after losing 22% since a peak in early March.
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Gold has been incredibly boring to own – but that’s no bad thing right now
Analysis Stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies have all seen big falls this year. But gold remains at its one-year average. It may be dull, but it’s doing what it’s supposed to do, says Dominic Frisby. Preserving its value – and your capital.
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How to invest in lumber, whichever way the market goes
Analysis Wood plays a key role in US housing. Slow growth has hurt prices – but not for long, says David J. Stevenson.
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The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
Opinion The natural resources industry is in a bind. We need it to produce more energy and metals, but it has been starved of investment, plagued by supply chain issues, and hobbled by red tape. That’s bad news for everyone, says Dominic Frisby.
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Get ready for the coming oil glut
Analysis Investors are assuming that energy prices will stay high. History suggests the opposite, says Max King
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Why are energy prices going up so much?
Analysis UK energy prices are going through the roof – and not just here. They are rising all around the world. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on.
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How to invest in the copper boom
Tips The price of copper has slipped recently. But that’s temporary – the long-term outlook is very bullish, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains the best ways to invest in copper.
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