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Mining, chemicals, and metals.
Mining, chemicals, and metals are among the first sectors to react to the economic cycle ("early-cycle") — demand for raw materials rises when industrial activity accelerates and falls quickly when it slows. High sensitivity to commodity prices and the dollar's exchange rate.
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Average sector score
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Stocks analyzed
| # | Company | Score | Rating | Price | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iamgold Corporation IAG | 76 | Strong | $20.13 | -1.1% | Analysis → |
| 2 | Freeport-McMoRan FCX | 63 | Moderate | $72.16 | +0.9% | Analysis → |
| 3 | CF Industries CF | 63 | Moderate | $123.27 | -3.5% | Analysis → |
Because demand for raw materials rises early in the economic cycle, before growth is felt elsewhere in the economy — and falls early too when a slowdown begins.
Most global commodities (metals, chemicals) are priced in dollars — a stronger dollar makes them more expensive for buyers elsewhere, which can weigh on demand.