Daily FNArena News - Commodities

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with coking coal alternatives sought, an iron ore reality check and renewed confidence in uranium and gold.

Goldman Sachs sees a peak for the gold price in 2013 while Credit Suisse cites research suggesting the gold price may be the result of bubbling investor momentum.

Just when we thought the uranium market was settling down for a quiet holiday season, bingo, we get a run of buying.

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills discusses how to sift the data from the bullshine when it comes to the actual costs of gold producers.

Following the introduction of gold trading on the Shanghai Exchange, Beijing will now allow over the counter trades and ETFs are planned, all providing greater access to gold for the Chinese.

Copper costs to push higher, crude faces an uncertain outlook, titanium and zircon to remain under pressure and higher ferrochrome prices likely.

Uranium prices drifted a little higher in November, but market watchers wonder if this tiny bit of upward momentum can be carried into the New Year.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with reviews of the Chinese steel market, bulk commodity prices and expectations for mineral sands.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with updates on copper and bauxite, the Asian oil fuel market and China’s iron ore tax.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the implication for the copper price of an improving US housing sector.