Base Metals and Minerals

A weak durable goods result was the main catalyst for more profit-taking on Wall Street last night. Dow down 71. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains why he is keeping a close watch on crude oil futures.

Wall Street was steady all day up until the traditional last half hour square-off. Dow down 43. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

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

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on commodity market expectations and an analysis of copper projects and value creation.

A speech by Ben Bernanke hinted QE3 was not off the table at all. Dow up 160. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Surveys by Barclays Capital and BA Merrill Lynch suggest global investor sentiment is rising, but market and sector specific conditions mean stock picking remains important.

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

It was a “risk off” session as weak data from both Europe and China gave Wall Street a good excuse to sell. Dow down 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Morgan Stanley and Moelis adjsuting forecasts, bulk material updates and palladium’s demand issues.