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Copper markets are fast approaching a price breakout, as Chinese smelters scramble to find ore to meet increasing refined-copper demand in the wake of a global manufacturing rebound. We are holding fast to our expectation of $4.50/lb (COMEX) this year. We remain long the XME ETF to retain exposure t...
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Colombia has fallen from grace in terms of its healthy macroeconomic fundamentals, business-friendly government policies, and conservative fiscal stances. The economy is experiencing stagflation, public finances are deteriorating rapidly, and political uncertainty will persist. Underweight Colombia ...
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This month the Equity Score flatted out after a sharp increase last month. Three out of the four model inputs driving the sector views are near neutral, suggesting we may see a rotation in sector preference over the next few months. The Style Indicator continues to align with Large-Cap Value.
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Due to funding constraints, China’s infrastructure investment nominal growth rate will likely slow from 9% in 2023 to about 6% this year. The new issuance of Special Treasury Bonds will prevent a contraction in the country’s infrastructure spending, but it will not lead to an acceleration. Stay caut...
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