The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday, Sept. 22, edition that despite inflation and interest rate hikes, analysts at National Bank Financial view metal prices positively, citing strong central bank buying, demand from China and India, a weakening greenback due to high debt levels, and geopolitical uncertainty. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that National Bank analysts upgraded their price forecasts for all metals and foreign exchange rates. The analysts updated their long-term prices to reflect ongoing inflationary pressures and anticipated cost increases as mining companies optimize mine planning in a high commodity price environment. National analyst Mohamed Sidibe has reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Iamgold. He gave his share target a $3 boost to $35. Analysts on average target the shares at $33.06. Mr. Sidibe says in a note, "Iamgold offers a high-quality Canadian gold portfolio anchored by Cote Gold and Gosselin, with Burkina Faso risk diminishing as Essakane approaches end-of-life." The Globe reported on Jan. 23 that Mr. Sidibe continued to rate Iamgold "outperform." The shares were then going for $28.69.