Commodities Are Back From Brink, What's Ahead in 2017?

The video discusses the rise in raw materials, focusing on the Bloomberg Commodity Index gains in energy and metals. Ken Hoffman from Bloomberg Intelligence analyzes China's influence on the metal market, predicting stable supply management in 2017. The discussion highlights copper's market risks due to existing supply and its impact on major metal stocks like BHP and Glencore.

What was the performance of metals and mining equities in 2016?

• They decreased by 50%

• They remained stable

• They increased by 100 to 500%

• They decreased by 100 to 500%

What is China's approach to managing its overcapacity in commodities?

• Reducing commodity prices

• Exporting more commodities

• Limiting production days

• Increasing production days

Which commodity is considered to have the most downside risk in 2017?

• Steel

• Copper

• Iron ore

• Coal

What is the main concern regarding copper supply in the market?

• Excessive new supply

• Lack of demand

• Existing supply in the market

• High production costs

What are major mining companies expected to do with their increased cash flows?

• Invest in new technologies

• Pay down debt or make acquisitions

• Expand into new markets

• Increase employee salaries