Group 1: Market Overview - Following last week's interest rate cut, front-month gold futures are trading at record highs, with expectations of two more rate cuts to come [1] - Increased inflation data is anticipated, which may further influence gold and mining stocks [1] Group 2: Company Performance - Newmont Corporation (NEM) shares increased by 1.7% to $83.08, reaching a three-year peak of $83.80, and have gained 123% in 2025 [2] - Pan American Silver Corp (PAAS) shares rose by 2.3% to $37.30, earlier hitting $38.16, its highest level in over four years, with an 85% increase since January [2] - Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) shares were up 0.2% to $45.04, maintaining a year-over-year breakeven mark, with a 14% gain over the past nine months [3] Group 3: Options and Volatility - Options for NEM, PAAS, and FCX are considered affordable, with Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) readings of 35%, 41%, and 36%, ranking in the 16th or lower annual percentile [3]
3 Mining Stocks to Watch as Gold Futures Surge
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