| China’s continued deceleration has significantly impacted countries such as Canada, Australia and Brazil, which all have resource-dependent economies. That slowdown has also weighed on global demand for many commodities, including iron ore, coal, coke and copper, says Scott Vali, vice-president, Equity, for CIBC Asset Management. He manages the Renaissance Global Resources Fund.
In particular, China’s transition from an industrialized to consumer economy has hurt steel demand, he adds. “We’re seeing auto sales [and] steel sales peaking. That has a direct correlation on the demand for coke and coal, and [for] iron ore.”..............................................Full Article: Source
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