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The Australian sharemarket showed resilience in the early afternoon, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index rising 48.90 points or 0.6% to 9107.8 as of 2pm AEST. Mining stocks led the charge, propelled by stronger iron ore and copper prices. BHP surged to a record high of $67.72, marking a 48% year-to-date gain, while Rio Tinto climbed 1.3%. Iron ore futures hit $97.7 per tonne, buoyed by expectations of Chinese stimulus measures. Other miners like Deep Yellow and Boss Energy also outperformed. Adore Beauty saw a dramatic 16.4% jump after its earnings guidance exceeded expectations, despite broader economic challenges. However, banks faced pressure with Commonwealth Bank down 0.8% and NAB off 0.5%. Global concerns over US bond yields persisted, with Trump's Iran sanctions raising fuel supply fears. The ASX remains below its recent peak of 9296.70, reflecting ongoing market volatility amid interest rate hikes and geopolitical tensions.

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Investing.com -- Bank of America (BofA) has upgraded the European mining sector to Overweight, citing support from a weaker U.S. dollar and signs that China’s economic momentum may be stabilizing. At the same time, the bank has turned more cautious on airlines, downgrading the group to Underweight due to mounting global growth risks and heightened geopolitical tensions. Despite a backdrop of negative headlines, including ongoing global trade disputes and renewed military conflict in the Middle East, European equities remain near all-time highs. According to BofA strategists, “these events have not yet translated into a clear-cut weakening in global growth,” as U.S. jobs data remain strong, inflation has not reflected tariff pressures, and global PMIs are holding steady. Still, the Wall Street firm believes markets are underestimating the lagged economic impact of tariffs. BofA remains positioned for weaker global growth momentum as tariff effects begin to take hold. The bank argues that the lack of visible economic damage so far is not proof that tariffs are harmless, but rather a sign that their full impact is yet to appear. “The strain from tariffs, the drag on corporate capex from trade uncertainty and the reversal of the earlier boost to activity from front-loading is likely to translate into a slowdown in U.S. final private domestic demand growth over the coming months,” the strategists wrote. As part of its revised sector view, BofA has downgraded airlines from Market Weight to Underweight, pointing to “the downside potential from weaker global growth and increased geopolitical risk.” It also reiterated its preference for defensives over cyclicals, forecasting roughly 10% underperformance by cyclical stocks. BofA sees about 10% downside for the Stoxx 600 to 490 in the third quarter, though it raised its year-end target to 530 following a partial U.S.-China trade truce. On oil, the bank noted that a 15% price jump linked to Middle East tensions amounts to only a “moderate drag” on consumer purchasing power, and that a more significant spike would be needed to shift growth expectations. However, the absence of inflation effects suggests margin pressures are likely to rise for U.S. corporates as tariff costs are absorbed, with added stress from rising net interest expenses. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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Namibia’s mining sector has demonstrated resilience and growth in 2024, adding more than 2,600 new jobs despite a slight contraction in overall output, according to the Chamber of Mines of Namibia’s Annual Review for 2024. The sector, which remains a cornerstone of the national economy, contributed significantly to employment, local