Gold
The global precious metals market suffered its most violent "flash crash" in recent history today, January 30, 2026, as a "perfect storm" of hawkish U.S. monetary policy signals and massive technical liquidations erased months of gains in a matter of hours. Gold prices, which had
Copper
The global copper market has entered a transformative era, driven by a "perfect storm" of surging demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and a series of catastrophic supply shocks at major traditional mines. As of late January 2026, copper prices have stabilized near a historic $5.91
Freeport-McMoRan
On January 22, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) reported fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Despite delivering a significant earnings beat fueled by record-high metal prices, shares of the Phoenix-based mining giant tumbled in early trading, eventually closing down nearly 2%
Copper
The global commodities market reached a historic milestone this month as copper prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged past the unprecedented $13,000 per tonne mark. Driven by a combination of acute supply-side fragility and a sudden escalation of geopolitical tensions in South America, the red metal has
Copper
As of January 14, 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in copper prices, which have shattered all previous records to trade above $13,200 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. This unprecedented rally, representing a nearly 40% increase over the past
Copper
As the global economy enters the first quarter of 2026, the industrial world is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in the copper market. Analysts at Bernstein have released a provocative new research note, setting a price target of $11,500 per tonne for the "red metal"
Freeport-McMoRan
In a move that highlights the delicate balance between record-breaking commodity prices and operational volatility, Ninety One UK Ltd, a subsidiary of global asset manager Ninety One plc (LON:N91), has reduced its exposure to copper giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX). According to recent regulatory filings, the firm offloaded 879,
Copper
As the final trading days of 2025 come to a close, the global copper market has cemented its status as the year’s most critical industrial story. Once tethered to the fluctuations of the Chinese real estate market, the "red metal" has undergone a fundamental decoupling, soaring to
BHP
In a significant endorsement of the world’s largest miner, Argus Research has upgraded BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) to a "Buy" rating, signaling a bullish shift for the materials sector as 2025 draws to a close. The upgrade, led by veteran analyst John Eade, comes at a pivotal
Lundin Mining
As of December 23, 2025, the global industrial metals market is witnessing a historic rally, with copper prices shattering records to trade near $12,000 per tonne. At the center of this whirlwind is Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN), a company that has transformed from a mid-tier producer into a market
Commodities
As of October 2025, global commodity markets present a complex and often contradictory picture, characterized by significant shifts that are reshaping the landscape for raw materials. A notable oversupply in crude oil stands in stark contrast to unprecedented surges in gold prices, while agricultural goods remain locked in a cycle
Freeport-McMoRan
NEW YORK, NY – October 9, 2025 – Freedom Capital Markets has today downgraded the stock of copper mining giant Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) from a 'Buy' to a 'Hold' rating, simultaneously slashing its price target from $55.00 to $47.00. This significant shift in analyst sentiment comes