Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin sees upside presure on copper as lack of supply counters weaker global demand growth.

Growing demand for term contracts in the global uranium market is encouraging spot sellers to pull back on pricing while buyers remain reluctant.

BullionVault’s Ben Traynor thinks the Bank of England has done a good job in avoiding a liquidity crisis for its banks and this is boosting gold in Sterling terms.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin notes that despite recent sluggishness, indicators remain bullish for gold.

Increasing interest in term market volumes has spot uranium sellers taunting willing spot market buyers to pay up.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with commodity market implications of lower Chinese growth expectations and updates on oil, aluminium, steel and the precious metals.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the oil, precious metal and bulk commodity outlooks and revisions to expectations.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin reports on the LME’s intention to cement its global influence by introducing a renminbi settlement option.

Across the market copper price expectations have been updated, with pressure anticipated in coming months before a pick-up in prices in 2H12.

BullionVault’s Ben Traynor reviews some bullish and bearish developments in the global gold market.