Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin points to bullish consolidation patterns for both gold and silver, suggesting upside.

Has US shale been overestimated? One commentator sees a surge in the US natgas price over the next sixth months, which has implications for Australia’s gas aspirations.

Rising zinc stocks highlight weak market fundamentals, which offers the potential for further price weakness.

Another slow week in the uranium spot market sees the price slip a little further on very slim volumes.

Investment U suggests certain silver coins are a way for investors to buy silver at below spot prices.

With the oil price falling in June then rallying in July market views have been updated, with forecasts revised as factors such as shale oil, Iran and Russian output are worked into models.

BullionVault’s Adrian Ash notes July-August can be a good time to buy gold given the metal tends to display a seasonal pattern.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with brokers continuing to revise commodity price expectations and as a result earnings and ratings for resource stocks.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin looks heavenward, as chances for saving the US crop diminish.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with iron ore market views updated, Citi revising commodity price forecasts, a survey of Chinese copper market participants and potential delays to Queensland resource projects.