A deflationary shock reduces demand for metals and minerals.
If demand falls significantly, it compresses margins and reduces profits across the holdings that rely on selling metals and minerals.
0.42 The assigned score reflects the moderate likelihood of a deflationary shock reducing demand for metals and minerals, considering historical economic cycles and the impact on raw material companies in the basket, despite current inflationary pressures.
A sudden global economic downturn can decrease overall demand for metals and minerals used in manufacturing and construction. This reduction would negatively impact companies involved in mining these resources, such as RIO and FCX. The mechanism involves a drop in metal prices due to lower consumption needs across various industries, leading to reduced profitability for the basket's holdings.
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