Daily FNArena News - Commodities

An upswing in demand suggests the global oil market is tightening and China remains a major driver for energy markets.

The last few weeks have seen an increasing amount of positive chatter coming from the uranium market, but talk is cheap and U308 still sits close to US$50/lb.

Investment U suggests there are some warnings signs for platinum investors but patience should see some reward as prices for the metal should lift when the European economy turns around.

BullionVault founder Paul Tustain discusses the value of gold from a UK perspective.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the impact of the Olympic Dam decision on global copper supply.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on copper, zinc and lead and some reasons current platinum prices are seen as attractive.

It was a little busier in the uranium spot market last week, with not only some signs of life, but rumblings of new demand.

The White House is reported to be considering a possible release of strategic crude oil reserves to counter the impact of Iranian sanctions at a time of global economic weakness.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with commodity price forecasts revised and updates on the outlook for iron ore, coal and copper.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses factors affecting the copper price at present.