Daily FNArena News - Commodities

NAB eonomists believe the medium-term outlook for base metals remains positive.

Both the Commonwealth and National Australia Bank expect oil price gains this year to remain relatively modest.

If gold is a hedge against sovereign risk, why is it so weak right now?

ANZ has updated its views on the oil market for 2010, suggesting while prices may be range bound this month the trend through the year is likely to be one of higher prices.

Uranium prices dropped more than 5% in January, with the spot price now back to March 2009 levels.

Precious metals reaped a bountiful harvest over an economically troubled 2009, but with global economic recovery now on the cards, what does 2010 hold in store?

The uranium market continues to slide, with even below market offers unable to attract buyers.

Barclays believes investors hoping for a positive scenario for US NatGas prices this year are in for a crude shock.

While many ascribe the recent ups and downs of oil to speculation, data from Danske also singles out the tight correlation oil has with the euro.

While opinions may be divided on the prospects for gold over the year ahead, sector preferences are fairly consistent.