Daily FNArena News - Commodities

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with mixed views on the zinc and aluminium markets, some support for steam coal and a positive fertiliser market outlook.

With buyers drying up by the end of November, indicative medium and long term uranium edged lower.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin believes oil markets are yet to price in the potential fallout from global sanctions against Iranian crude exports.

Global growth uncertainty and the ongoing European debt crisis have impacted on commodity markets and lead National Australia Bank to forecast weaker prices in 2012.

Depending on the outcome of next year’s elections, the world’s leading proportionate consumer of nuclear power may see a radical policy reversal.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with experts forecasting further volatility in commodity markets and JP Morgan lowering its iron ore expectations.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin notes robust copper demand from China, but is this enough to overcome European fears?

Prices have been volatile since September, but even allowing for some bearish short-term indicators analysts continue to see a favourable outlook for gold.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on nickel and coal, adjustments to base metal prices and trade ideas for 2012.

After the excitement of a US$4 rise the previous week, last week saw little activity and almost a full spot price reversal.