View: Source Copper headed for the longest winning run since 2017 in a December rally powered by the prospect of more stress in the supply chain. The metal rose as much as 3% to $12,594 a ton to put it on track for a eighth day of gains, with positive sentiment showing resilience. Traders have been rushing metal to the US …
Continue ReadingView: Source Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of modern technology, from EV motors and wind turbines to smartphones and precision-guided systems. This map, via Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti, breaks down where the world’s known rare earth reserves are located in 2025, highlighting how concentrated they are across a handful of countries. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Geological Survey …
Continue ReadingView: Source Supply shortages, trade fears and China demand push platinum to record highs. Platinum surged to a fresh all-time high above $2,300 an ounce Wednesday, trading at $2,331.30 by 6:09 am GMT on tight global supplies, elevated borrowing costs and tariff hedging. The metal climbed for a 10th straight session, its longest streak since 2017, and has rocketed over 150% …
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