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Oil Price Likely To Move Higher
Mar 09 2007
Strengthening demand and potential supply side disruptions support the view of the Commonwealth Bank and Barclays Capital the oil price has further to run.
Molybdenum Market Fundamentals Look Solid
Mar 08 2007
Molybdenum gains when steel markets are strong so its fundamentals look solid this year, though China is the swing factor in terms of the supply-demand balance.
Chromium Price Set To Soar
Mar 06 2007
Both India and South Africa are clamping down on chromite exports to China, which could well lead to a chromium price jump.
Not All Precious Metals Are Equal
Mar 02 2007
Is silver’s outperformance versus gold about to come to an end? Barclays Capital is bullish on palladium, and on gold, but not so on silver.
Nickel Price Strength Bad News For Stainless Steel Prices
Mar 02 2007
Industry consultant MEPS points out higher nickel prices mean higher alloy surcharges and with oversupply emerging stainless steel prices appear headed lower in both North America and Europe.
Of Nickel, Minara and Rio Tinto
Mar 02 2007
Where to, the nickel price? If it’s down then Minara is in big trouble. It if it’s up than Rio will be left behind by BHP.
GFMS Review Supportive Of Gold’s Fundamentals
Mar 01 2007
The latest review from GFMS shows gold hedging continuing to decline, while factors supportive to the gold price outlook remain in place.
Gold Bugs Unconcerned
Feb 28 2007
Last night’s sell-off in gold has only steeled the bullish resolve of its fans.
Gold Set To Hit US$700/oz
Feb 26 2007
The Iran situation, jewellery demand, reduced production and central bank diversification all point to gold pushing through US$700/oz as many have expected.
Thermal Coal Market Tighter Than Expected
Feb 26 2007
An unexpected strong rebound in demand from China has made the seaborne thermal coal market tighter than expected. Is a contract price surprise in the making?
