The Metals Report: George, what do Doctor Copper and other indicators tell you about global economic performance over the medium term?
George Topping: You can’t take the value of any commodity as a true indicator of physical demand these days. For example, a fortnight ago, copper prices shot up 6% from $3 per pound ($3/lb) to $3.19/lb in a heartbeat. That resulted from financial players pushing the copper price around. It represents what the financial markets think of the world economy. The indicator has some value in that it reflects a collective body of knowledge, but the … [visit site to read more]
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