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 Ravi Nizami has reaffirmed his "outperform" recommendation for Osisko Metals. He gave his share target a 25-cent boost to $2.25. Analysts on average target the shares at $2.84. Mr. Nizami says in a note, "Large-scale copper 'super pit' potential at Gaspe, Osisko group-led, well-funded path to derisk and fast-track toward development, mining-friendly address on infrastructure in Quebec, and management's impressive track record for developing projects in the province."