19 June 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
The reversal of longstanding accommodative monetary policies by the U.S.
Federal Reserve anticipates higher growth and inflation but financial
markets are pointing to the reverse and highlighting the risks for resource
sector investors, as they do so.
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Market Directions
U.S. equity valuations are at record levels but earnings are below their
best. On the mining front, iron ore and copper prices are implying
divergent outcomes and different growth conditions despite the principal
drivers of demand for the two commodities being essentially the same .
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Generally weaker sector prices through the week resulted in negative
portfolio returns which continued to beat the benchmark performance hurdle
for the month. Phase I companies within the portfolio continue to top
the performance table . No changes have been suggested.
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Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis
PortfolioDirect rating reports analyse the quality and risk
attributes of proposed mineral developments. Rating criteria apply to mining and oil and gas stocks at any stage of
development. PortfolioDirect uses a five point rating
scale to measure the risk adjusted quality of proposed mineral developments
or companies.
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& ratings...
The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on
the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks.
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Exploration Watch. Which exploration results are the most
exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?
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