Nuclear policy uncertainty in Germany and Japan is causing anxiety in the uranium market as the spot price slips lower.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with arguments in support of continued strength in iron ore and thermal coal prices plus updates on base metals.
The gap from the mid-continental US oil price to Australia’s benchmark oil price has now blown out even further.
Technical market analysts at Barclays report recent price action in copper is positive for equities.
Germany’s nuclear decision saw the spot uranium price drop last week but activity was very subdued.
MineLife’s Gavin Wendt is more comfortable with his outlook for higher copper prices post the recent correction from peak highs.
Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills suggests infrastructure programs will support commodities, which should keep junior resource companies on the radar screens of investors.
What impact will Germany’s announced nuclear energy phase-out have on the uranium market?
Despite earlier denials, the US Department of Energy’s uranium quota has indeed been purchased in full. But now there’s a new issue.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities about why coal prices may find support, iron ore juniors and why there appears downside risk to the gold price.