Raw Material Stocks Climb Amid Fed Speculation The materials sector experienced a slight uptick following the release of inflation data, as investors anticipate a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the upcoming week. Consumer prices rose 2.5% in August, meeting expectations, while core prices exceeded forecasts. Gold futures remained near record highs, and lithium miners saw gains due to potential supply constraints from a major Chinese battery manufacturer considering production suspensions. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Homeownership Hopelessness: Renters Doubt Future Possibilities READ MORE Are Gold ETFs Backed By Physical Gold? READ MORE Japan's Central Bank Shifts Gears: Interest Rates Up, Bond Purchases Down READ MORE Japan Sounds the Alarm on Yen's Speculative Tumble Amidst Rising U.S. Inflation READ MORE China Gold Reserves Grow for 18th Straight Month READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment