Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Copper is at near record highs to start 2011 but aside from some shorter-term pressures a tight market is expected to push prices higher in coming years.

Crude oil prices seem destined to rally above US$100/bbl this year, argues Minelife’s Gavin Wendt.

Oil prices are moving towards the US$100 per barrel level but unlike in 2008 Barclays Capital suggests different market conditions mean prices are unlikely to sustain this level.

Investors and speculators are once again playing the uranium market, with predictable consequences for prices.

The TechWizard fears more weakness lies ahead for gold, but analysts at Barclays keep the faith and see more gains ahead.

The outlook for Australian LNG projects in 2011 looks a lot like it did in 2010, but we’re beginning to reach crunch time.

Resource Capital Research provides its view on iron ore pricing into next year.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains why the bull market for gold is not near its end just yet (technical analysis).

The uranium spot price is on the rise but not everyone is convinced it should be.

FXCM market analyst Jamie Saettele notes the technical picture for gold comes with a bearish bias.