Energy Security Drives Coal Prices Higher as China Achieves Record Output Despite Gradual Shift to Clean Energy
China's record coal output boosts prices as energy security trumps clean energy shift; over 100 new coal plants planned in 2025.
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Weaker Dollar and Mixed Chinese Signals Support Copper Recovery After Sharp Correction
Copper prices rebounded on a weaker US dollar and mixed Chinese data, but China's property woes limit optimism for long-term demand.
Iron Ore Prices Under Pressure as Supply Surges and Demand Slows Amid Simandou Shipments
Iron ore prices drop as Simandou shipments boost supply, while weak demand and high inventories add further downward pressure in China.
Nickel Contracts Retreat from Recent Highs as Profit-Taking and Weak Chinese Demand Offset Supply Constraints
Nickel prices fell from highs due to profit-taking and weak Chinese demand, despite Indonesian supply cuts supporting the market.
Metals Slide as Investors Lock in Profits Amid Market Correction and Gold registered $4,594.83 per ounce
Metals fell as investors took profits; gold, silver, copper, and platinum all declined amid a market correction and fading speculative momentum.
Copper Falls to $5.90 per Pound as China Tightens HFT Regulations and US Delays Tariffs
Copper fell to $5.90/lb as China tightened HFT rules and the US delayed tariffs, increasing volatility and pressuring prices.
Supply Risks Reshape Metal Prices: Palladium Holds, Copper Hits Record Highs, Aluminum Nears Three-Year Peak
Metal prices surge on supply risks: palladium rebounds, copper hits records, aluminum nears 3-year high, all driven by supply constraints.
Widespread Repricing of Gold, Silver, Industrial Metals, and Cryptocurrencies Driven by Interest Rates and Geopolitical Risks
Gold, silver, metals, and crypto prices shift on US rate outlook, supply-demand, and geopolitics; investors focus on hedging and flexible strategies.
Australian Media Billionaire Kerry Stokes Bids $6 Billion for BlueScope Steel in Strategic Deal with Steel Dynamics
Kerry Stokes bids $6B for BlueScope Steel with Steel Dynamics, aiming to split assets; BlueScope shares hit 17-year high on deal news.
Tin Prices Near Three-Year High Amid Supply Constraints
Tin prices near 3-year high due to supply disruptions and rising tech demand, with ongoing constraints likely to keep prices elevated.
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