Freeport-McMoRan great way to play copper demand, says DCLA's Sethi
Market Trends - Silver prices reached a record high of $67 per ounce [1] - Gold prices are around $4,300, up 65% this year [1] - Commodities are a good investment when the dollar weakens [3][6] - Investors are using commodities as a hedge against potential inflation and a weaker dollar [5][6] Company Specific - Freeport is highlighted as a potentially good play due to copper demand [2][3][4] - Freeport is considered a good steward of capital [4] Macroeconomic Factors - A weaker dollar and potential interest rate cuts next year are contributing to the rise in metal prices [5] - Inflation is a factor driving investment in commodities [5][6] - There is a global shortage of copper [3] - No new copper mines have been built in 10 years [4]