A Copper Bottomed Situation: Another interesting idea from Conor Maguire. Value Situations is one of the best Substacks around. We are doing a deep dive on two ideas sourced through Conor’s substack at the moment, might make it three.
Southeast Asia - Between Trump and China: Southeast Asian countries are facing pressure to choose sides between the US and China amid an escalating trade war. While they have benefited from strong economic ties with both powers, recent US tariffs have made them vulnerable. To maintain their neutrality and economic growth, these nations will need to navigate complex diplomatic challenges.
Tough Road Ahead: The US and Ukraine signed a deal allowing the US preferential access to Ukraine's critical minerals, while establishing a joint fund for Ukraine's reconstruction. Although this agreement aims to support Ukraine, it lacks clear security guarantees and raises concerns about Ukraine's territorial losses and resource control. Implementation faces challenges, including the need for parliamentary approval, outdated resource data, and ongoing conflict with Russia.
Why its time to retire Dr. Copper: A breakdown in traditional economic rules of thumb as they relate to copper.
Dogespierre/Spanish Power Outage/Trump Tracker - Latest Eye on The Market, always a good read.
Look out for next week's long-form report, a deep dive into a European Natural Gas producer with a sustainable double-digit dividend yield and ~50% capital appreciation potential.
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