Base Metals and Minerals

CRU Group has updated its medium term price expectations across the spectrum of metals, minerals and fertilisers.

The ECB president has publicly argued the case for bond purchases via a German newspaper while the US economy appears decidedly beige. Dow up 4. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with thermal coal prices likely to be capped and updates on the Australian steel sector and base metals.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

Draghi has cancelled his appearance at the Fed symposium to concentrate on the mission ahead. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

With reporting season raging all around us, FNArena has sorted through the company reports to find some key commentary on soft commodities and a few specific macro issues.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses wehn it might be the right time to buy the Big Australian.

The St Louis Fed president last night shot down the heightened QE3 expectations emanating from the release of the minutes of the last Fed meeting the night before. Dow down 115. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the impact of the Olympic Dam decision on global copper supply.