It’s because cey and other PMs tend to move on intra day gold moves plus the wall issue wiped around 25% off us. Also ftse and U.K. listed stocks in general have been flattish since brexit decision 5years ago whereas other markets, esp US, have flown
Broadly in line with all other PMs, as it has been all year- unloved sector currently. The concern for the sector is QE will taper which is guaranteed and interest rates will rise although not for some time.
Mixed from Powell- since start of year, gold down ~5%, CEY down ~27%, POLY down ~19%, SRB down ~36%, FRES down ~32%, HOCHS down ~32% (note that's excl. any divis paid).
Gold prod down 1% and AISC up 16% plus gold dropping a bit today. Guidance and, most importantly, AISC, expected to be inline with guidance and therefore catch-up second half.
However, Vitaly said in interview several of the costs causing increased capex are likely to remain high.
Agree with him on Jackson Hole- let’s see what transpires…
Yep added 2 tranches @ .9687 and .9668 in ISA and SIPP- was waiting for NFP last week and CPI today. May drop before Jackson Hole, but will see what happens... GLA.