Daily FNArena News - Commodities

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with signs Japanese demand for coal and iron ore remains solid, nickel coming under pressure, changes to gold market dynamics and some mixed views on base metals.

The US has taken the first step towards LNG export; Shell is set to introduce floating LNG off WA; Woodside might have found the gas it needs for Pluto 2.

Market analysts at FXCM maintain risk aversion remains the new black and gold will suffer too.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Macquarie adjusting commodity price forecasts, April steel Data for Australia coming in mixed and Goldman Sachs adjusting preferences among the big Oz energy stocks.

The second quarter market review by Natixis Commodity Markets suggests the recent commodity price correction has been a reality check, with inflation a key to whether prices have another leg-up.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with bulk price forecasts lifted, Goldman Sachs talking food is a late cycle commodity play and tighter PGM markets.

Recent developments should be seen as a firm warning to silver investors, argues Investment U’s Tony D’Altorio.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with analysts seeing the recent commodity sell-off as a correction and suggestions for playing the sector at present.

Rumours that the US Department of Energy had found a buyer for all its stockpile sales sent spot uranium higher last week before the rumour was denied.

FXCM guest commentary from Trading NRG offers three reasons why silver has underperformed gold during May.