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04 Sept 2026, 18:49 UTC · 1h ago
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Portfolio manager Kevin Simpson states that any Fed rate hike in September, October, or December would completely invalidate his gold and commodities thesis. — A rate hike would be a primary catalyst for a sharp reversal in commodity prices and risk appetite for these specific assets.
-0.80S&P Global projects copper demand to increase by 50% to 42 million metric tons by 2040, driven by AI data centers, electrification, and defense. — Long-term structural demand growth from AI infrastructure provides a strong fundamental floor for copper prices.
+0.60Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) projects EBITDA could reach $20 billion if copper prices hit $7 per pound, with every 10-cent move adding approximately $390 million in annual EBITDA. — This quantifies the high operating leverage of the leading copper producer to price movements.
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Freeport-McMoRan reported its fourth consecutive EPS beat, with realized copper prices increasing from $4.44 to $5.78 per pound year-over-year. — Consistent earnings beats and rising realized prices confirm the current strength of the copper market.
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The stock has gained nearly 77% year to date and is part of a favored hard commodities theme.
The company reported strong Q2 revenue growth of 35% and has seen significant monthly price gains.
Despite a short-term price pullback, the company has a fourth straight EPS beat and strong projected EBITDA tied to AI electrification demand.
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