Worsened lithium prices? Annual production capacity increased by 79%, with four mines in Argentina jointly contributing, including Zijin Mining and Ganfeng Lithium.
Four new lithium mining projects in Argentina will be put into production in the coming weeks to months, which will nearly double Argentina's lithium production capacity. Although the new capacity will not be put into use immediately, the increased certainty of future supply will undoubtedly further increase the downward pressure on lithium prices.
Citi and Bank of America Merrill Lynch are both bullish: gold prices are expected to rise to $3000 in the next year.
Strong physical demand, central bank purchases, as well as macro factors such as concerns about US bonds and the Fed's interest rate cuts, will support the rise in gold prices.
Gold Prices Set To Climb To $3,000 On Fed Rate Cuts, Geopolitical Tensions, Bank of America Says
Gold prices could skyrocket to $3,000 per ounce within the next 12 to 18 months, according to Bank of America's latest analysis.
Sustainability Column: How is the Chinese market for geothermal power generation, which Buffett is interested in?
The electric energy hidden underground is becoming a clean resource mine in the eyes of technology giants and conglomerates.
Goldman Sachs: Buy some gold after US election.
Goldman Sachs pointed out that holding long positions in gold has significant value and can hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks that may arise from post-election tariffs, subordinate risks from the Federal Reserve, and rising US debt.
CPI and Fed Rate Decision: Here's What the Experts Predict for Today
Wall Street is set for a volatile session as the Federal Reserve prepares to release interest rate decisions following the latest consumer price index (CPI) reading, a dual occurrence that could recalibrate expectations for interest rate cuts this year.