copper

Commodities warning on global growth

Two natural resources managers have said commodity-related equities have now reached a floor following several months of falls.

The FTSE 100 has reached its highest level since March following positive consumer data from Germany and signs of improving growth in China.

President Obama began his first term in the White House on 4 November 2008 at the height of the credit crisis, vowing to rescue the financial system.

Catherine Raw, co-manager of the BlackRock World Mining fund, explains why, despite a volatile ride, copper prices are likely to be higher in the next 10 years than they were over the last decade

The sell-off in Japanese markets following last week's devastating earthquake represents a buying opportunity, says veteran investor Jim Rogers.

BlackRock's Evy Hambro has doubled exposure to copper equities in his $16.3bn BGF World Mining fund over the past year, taking his position to nearly 18%.

The Shanghai Composite surged 2.9%, its biggest advance since mid-October, as China held interest rates steady despite rising inflation.

Investment banking giant JPMorgan has been revealed as the £1bn mystery acquirer of more than 50% of the copper on the London Metal Exchange.

Sector Investment Managers is renaming its Junior Mining fund to better reflect its 90% allocation to gold miners.