Friedland’s prediction about a copper shortage comes to pass as a significant supply issue approaches.
Industry experts are warning that global copper demand is increasing rapidly, likely to surpass supply in the next two decades. Robert Friedland suggests we are facing an unprecedented challenge for the global economy. He cautions that to sustain even moderate economic growth, we’ll need to extract as much copper in the coming 18 years as […]
Is silver becoming the new gold? Prices rise as demand exceeds supply.
Insights on Silver’s Surge Veteran metals trader Robert Gottlieb discusses the recent surge in silver prices and what it means for investors. Silver has really outperformed other precious metals lately. The prices have hit record highs, which is great news for silver holders. However, it also means that things like silver jewelry and solar panels […]
U.S. Aluminum Prices Stay Elevated Following Novelis Fire Disruption in Supply Chain
Aluminum Prices and Supply Disruptions The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) saw a slight increase of 0.5% from September to October, maintaining overall stability. Meanwhile, aluminum prices are on the rise, influenced by various factors. Novelis Oswego Fire Disrupts U.S. Supplies A significant fire at Novelis’ Oswego facility has drastically impacted U.S. aluminum production capacity. […]
Chinese battery stocks decline following new export restrictions on the supply chain
Chinese Battery Manufacturers’ Shares Plunge SHANGHAI, Oct. 10 – Shares in Chinese battery companies took a hit on Friday following China’s announcement of new restrictions on the export of lithium battery components. This decision is seen as a way to tighten control over technologies important for energy storage and electric vehicles. Previously, China had also […]
Aluminum Prices Reach 6-Month Peak Amid Rising Supply Worries
Aluminum Market Update The Aluminum Monthly Metal Index (MMI) saw a 0.56% increase from August to September, indicating a generally stable trend with a slight upward bias. Interestingly, global aluminum prices have hit remarkable highs since the start of the year. Keeping an eye on monthly indexes for other metals can provide further insight into […]
Bitcoin Exchange Supply Ratio Decreases Following Fed Rate Cut, Paving the Way for $120,000 Test
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates, Impacting Bitcoin Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve made a notable move by lowering interest rates by 25 basis points. This decision likely offers a much-needed boost to the economy, especially after a period where rates were raised to combat inflation. Lowering interest rates might also favor riskier assets like […]
Copper Considered “Essential” as U.S. Evaluates Supply Chain Threats
Copper Monthly Metal Index Update The Copper Monthly Metal Index (MMI) experienced a decline of 1.87% from July to August, which left it relatively stable. However, significant fluctuations were observed in copper prices from August to September, with both notable increases and decreases. USGS Lists Copper as a Key Mineral Although it narrowly avoided tariffs […]
Bitcoin’s illiquid supply may reach 8.3 million by 2032.
Bitcoin’s Illiquid Supply Could Reach 42% by 2032 Fidelity, the asset management firm, suggests that by 2032, a significant portion of Bitcoin’s supply—around 42% or roughly 8.3 million BTC—might become illiquid. This insight comes from a report published by Fidelity, where they identified two groups contributing to this illiquid supply. Essentially, to qualify as illiquid, […]
Possible rise of Ether to $5.5K linked to limited supply and positive ETH futures outlook
Market Insights on Ether Supply and Futures Key Points: More than 70% of the ether supply is currently staked, contributing to a generally optimistic outlook. In August, an ether whale acquired over 411,000 ETH. Open interest for Binance ETH futures stands at over $8.4 billion, despite a recent drop to around $4,300. In August, the […]
BitMine Increases Ethereum Holdings to Over $8 Billion, Now Owning 1.5% of ETH Supply
Simply put Bitmine Immersion Technologies has acquired 153,000 Ethereum recently. The company now owns about 1.5% of the total Ethereum supply, with assets exceeding $8 billion. Tom Lee has commented that Ethereum is experiencing a significant transformation, likening it to a “1971 moment.” Bitmine Immersion Technologies has made a notable move by purchasing 153,000 Ethereum […]