Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Despite building expectations for uranium to rise, May was yet another steady month in the flat, post Fukushima U308 market.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Europe’s declining influence, international funds flows, nickel and emerging issues for mining companies.

Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com suggests the future for gold is probably down, especially if the Eurozone crisis moves up a gear.

Macro concerns continue to impact on precious metals so Goldman Sachs has identified some keys for gold equities, while Barclays highlights a preference for palladium among PGMs.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with NAB updating its expectations, reports on copper and zinc and why silver prices may be near a bottom.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with energy and iron ore sector recommendations updated, nickel’s weak outlook and steel market commentary.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin looks to Beijing’s stimulus plans to halt the slide in the copper price.

China has backed off its iron ore imports sending prices lower over the past month but while short term weakness may persist, analysts suggest a positive outlook remains in place.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with strategy options for current conditions, updates on precious metals and iron ore and a threat to Australian gas. projects.

Spot uranium traders are awaiting news on term contract tender wins while the US government has created controversy by extending its program of selling stockpiled tailings into the market.