Goldman Sachs Warns of Copper Price 'Supply Storm'

Goldman Sachs Warns of Copper Price 'Supply Storm'

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The video discusses the expected decline in copper prices to $4000 per metric ton over the next 12 months, a 17% drop from current levels. It compares copper's performance with other industrial metals like zinc and nickel, which have seen significant gains. Factors such as increased supply from countries like Indonesia, Chile, and Zambia, coupled with slowing demand in China, are contributing to this trend. Goldman Sachs predicts short-term price targets of $4500 in three months and $4200 in six months, leading to a perfect storm for copper prices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected price of copper per metric ton over the next 12 months?

$4500

$4200

$5000

$4000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which metal has shown the highest gain so far this year?

Nickel

Zinc

Copper

Aluminum

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the expected increase in copper supply?

Technological advancements

Lower production costs in Indonesia, Chile, and Zambia

Increased recycling efforts

Higher demand in Europe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the demand for copper in China expected to change?

Decrease

Remain stable

Fluctuate unpredictably

Increase significantly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted price of copper in six months?

$5000

$4500

$4200

$4000