How Has Global Shipping Disruption Impacted Metal Markets?

Base Metals

What has caused the global shipping disruption? Since the onset of the pandemic, an acute shortage of global container freight capacity has seen shipping costs and delays surge to unprecedented levels. Causing this was an unexpected surge in demand for consumer goods, stranded containers from asymmetry in trade flows, and port delays. Disruption has impacted […]

April 28, 2021

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What Does Rising Inflation Mean For Base Metal Prices?

Base Metals

Will inflation effect prices? The global reflation trade continues to buoy prices and physical demand for base metals, which have rallied strongly alongside other risk assets over the last year. As key economies continue their stimulus-led rebound in Q2 and inflation picks up, this should continue to drive the metals bull market. However, investors will […]

April 20, 2021

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