But in an interconnected world, we all rise and fall together.

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We all rise and fall together.

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Whenever mining shares rise, they may all initially move up together like boats on an incoming tide, he said.

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All of these factors put together suggest that we would see a rise in discretionary purchases, including cars, electronics and housing.

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