Base Metals and Minerals

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Brokers are turning a little more optimistic on iron ore and copper, while LNG prices are expected to moderate, a little.

A compromise suddenly looked a lot further away last night as the Republicans look to put Plan B to the House. Dow down 98. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

China may be increasing incentives for fertiliser exports but Incitec Pivot has more in its arsenal than just fertiliser.

A Christmas rally appears underway as Wall Street warms to the idea of a cliff resolution being close. Dow up 115. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with coking coal alternatives sought, an iron ore reality check and renewed confidence in uranium and gold.

The compromise offered by the Republicans on the weekend has been seen as a positive step towards a possible cliff resolution this year. Dow up 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

For 2013 the keyword is – ordinary. Brokers see reduced volatility but few patterns emerging while the twists of retailing, building and climate change may provide some interest.