Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Investment IdeasSynopsisWeak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only a limited reaction, or literally nothing. It can be because of two reasons: Either the old rule is changing, or the bad news has been discounted by the market. Either way, it is time to relook at metal stocks, but only by investors who have the ability to be contrarian as well as tactical. Coming back to China: Has it stopped mattering? Not quite. It has started mattering in a more complicated way. And that is where the AI connection for metal starts. Four days ago, a piece of news (or should one say an admission of truth) arrived that everyone had been expecting for a long time. But which somehow never came, quarter after quarter. The news of slower growth in China. So, why are we talking about it now? Because, for much of the past two decades, buying a metal stock was a bet on Chinese apartments. When China's construction and infrastructure was hot, demand for steel, aluminium, and copper ETMarkets.com 13 mins readJul 19, 2026, 05:56:00 AM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership