Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Buyers were few in the spot uranium market last week as implications of corporate deals were considered. Spot price slips.

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks offers a ‘fundamental’ outlook on the price of crude oil.

Iron ore prices have continued to come under pressure in recent weeks and no sustained rally is expected before macroeconomic conditions stabilise.

In the view of Barclays Capital the global oil market continues to tighten, which should support prices prices averaging US$115 per barrel in 2012.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin analyses the implications of suprisingly large copper stockpiles.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on supportive factors for oil and tin, China’s under-reporting of steel production and a correction in iron ore prices.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ and Barclays updating on commodity expectations, issues for steel and oil and a note on palladium.

An ongoing disconnect in the spot uranium market kept players on the sidelines last week.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with increases to nickel price forecasts but cuts to oil estimates and a review of Australian gold plays and global peers.

The spot uranium price ticked higher last week despite material on offer from the US Energy Commission.