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Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions is a global research and analytics company providing macroeconomic, industry and financial market analysis. The company is headquartered in London and operates across more than 200 markets worldwide. It is a subsidiary of Fitch Group, which also owns Fitch Ratings, one of the three major credit rating agencies. Fitch Solutions delivers data, forecasting and risk analysis to institutional investors, corporations and government clients. Its coverage spans sectors including commodities, energy, infrastructure, banking and country risk. The company's research products include BMI (Business Monitor International), which offers industry and country intelligence. Fitch Solutions is widely cited in financial and business media for its market outlooks and economic forecasts. The firm employs a team of analysts and economists who produce reports on investment trends, regulatory developments and sectoral performance. It serves clients seeking to assess political, economic and operational risks in emerging and developed markets.

Fitch Solutions News


Zinc metal
Zinc expected to retreat in 2026 as weak demand offsets supply fears
20th July 2026 By: Reuters

Zinc prices are expected to retreat from recent highs over the rest of the year as lacklustre demand offsets supply disruptions, analysts say. The metal used to galvanise steel is up more than 13%... 


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US-Iran deal to have varied impact on metals complex – BMI
26th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The metals complex is poised for a mixed performance following the US-Iran deal announced in June, with easing demand-side concerns supporting industrial metals, while the alleviation of... 


BMI revises lithium price forecast upwards amid tightening supply
BMI revises lithium price forecast upwards amid tightening supply
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Research firm BMI – a Fitch Solutions Company – is revising up its average lithium price forecast for this year to $17 000/t for Mainland Chinese lithium carbonate 99.5% and $16 700/t for Mainland... 


Indonesia supply growth underpins nickel price, but Middle East conflict driving volatility – BMI
Indonesia supply growth underpins nickel price, but Middle East conflict driving volatility – BMI
17th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Research firm BMI – a Fitch Solutions Company – is revising its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16 600/t from $15 800/t previously, following an earlier upward out-of-cycle revision this year,... 


Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
Abandoned Rio Tinto, Glencore merger not an end to critical minerals M&A wave – BMI
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore having abandoned their plans to merge, BMI – a Fitch Solutions Company – says it still expects robust merger and acquisition (M&A) momentum in the... 


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Commodity markets face volatile year as copper, precious metals stay firm but ferrous metals weaken
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Commodity markets are set for a volatile year, with copper, precious metals and rare earths supported by supply tightness, geopolitical risks and currency dynamics, while ferrous metals face weaker... 


Mining truck
NdPr oxide price forecast to rise to $90 000/t this year – report
2nd February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

BMI – a Fitch Solutions company – has revised upwards its 2026 average yearly neodymium/praseodymium (NdPr) oxide price forecast to average $90 000/t, reflecting a robust start to the year... 


Copper
BMI maintains copper price forecast amid tightening supply, increased demand
5th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

BMI – a Fitch Solutions company – has maintained its 2026 average yearly copper price forecast at $11 000/t, as tightening supply and positive sentiment towards demand from sectors linked to the... 


BMI holds cautiously optimistic outlook for mining, metals in 2026
8th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

BMI – A Fitch Solutions company – says it holds a cautiously optimistic outlook for most metals next year, expecting most mineral and metal prices to edge higher, supported by declining tariff... 


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Iron-ore prices to remain elevated in 2026, but upside limited – BMI
28th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Fitch Solutions unit BMI expects iron-ore prices to settle at a yearly average of $95/t in 2026, slightly down from $97/t this year, as prices come under pressure from additional supply coming... 


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