Gold’s Bull Run Isn’t Just About Rate Cuts (Bloomberg Television)

The market appetite for gold is at a fever pitch, as inflation data softens and the Fed ramps up the dovish signaling. But it’s not simply the prospect of rate cuts underpinning gold’s bull run — an array of factors have helped vault the precious-metal to its present all-time high.

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Vicunau Investor Special to The Northern Miner: “Analysis: Rate cuts may boost mining M&A”

As summer holidays beckon, investors typically exchange their screens for a beach. However, with increased volatility in the market and more rate cuts expected this month by both the Bank of Canada and the European Central Bank, investors should gear up for moves in the market as well as increased M&A.

Main Facts About the Copper Market as Prices Hit Record Highs (Reuters)

Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for speculators and funds to bet on higher prices of the metal.

Below are the main facts about the copper market, sourced from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), the International Copper Association (ICA), and Reuters data.