Daily FNArena News - Commodities

Falling oil prices, a firmer USD and slowing demand signals continued weakness for coal prices.

Spot iron ore prices are coming under pressure from a combination of weaker demand and higher stockpiles.

The global supply of Chromium, Gold, Manganese, Palladium, Platinum, Vanadium and even Uranium is under threat.

Steel prices have peaked according to Westpac and as a result the bank is cautious on the outlook for iron ore prices.

Plan or no Plan, it’s still a rocky road ahead for the oil price.

Now that investors are returning to commodity markets, Macquarie offers some tips for where to seek exposure.

Barclays Capital examines the Chinese copper market to see how it is travelling and what the outlook is for the world’s largest consumer.

ANZ expects commodity prices will continue to trend lower in coming months, with the direction of the US dollar a key variable at present.

Weaker Chinese consumption and growing stockpiles is likely to put pressure on copper prices.

Even uranium prices are being dragged into the turmoil that is currently defining financial markets.