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Shares of the in-demand chip maker hit an all-time high of US$502 on the back of a strong profit report, and analysts say it could be set for more gains, despite rising US bond yields complicating the outlook for equities and especially tech stocks.

Analysts expect the bullish momentum for the safe-haven asset to continue amid sinking investor appetite for risk, with prices buoyed by an expected peak in US interest rates and a weakening US dollar.

An emerging global supply shortfall and booming demand due to the clean-energy transition are set to support big gains in the price of copper, leaving investors hunting exposure to the few mining projects currently online.

Analysts agree Australia’s big four banks are entering 2023 from a position of strength as they pass on rising interest rates to borrowers. However, headwinds remain, and the total return picture for shareholders looks more complex.

This year’s recalibration of bond prices now reflects the higher interest rate environment, making future returns attractive again for fixed income in 2023 as deteriorating fundamentals threaten other asset classes.

The red-hot lithium market is forecast to cool over the near term, but the outlook around where prices will settle over the long term is less certain. Several variables are at play that could alter the direction of the market.

The Chinese government’s announcement of less onerous isolation guidelines prompted markets to rally in anticipating of a move away from zero-COVID policies. While significant short-term challenges remain, market sources say renewed growth may be in sight, representing future opportunity.

Falling resource and commodities prices are worrying investors and resource companies have dropped sharply in price in July. Analysts are mixed on their outlook for resources companies, with some tipping energy companies to outperform while other experts favour diversified resources companies.

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