Base Metals and Minerals
Lithium Rising As Electric Vehicles Take Hold
Sam Green of TradersCircle investigates the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles.
Feb 10 2017
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Macquarie cuts oil and LNG price outlook; Philippines throws another spanner in nickel works; China’s looming capacity reductions.
Feb 07 2017
Manganese Is Energy Critical
Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills makes the case for manganese.
Feb 01 2017
More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.
Jan 31 2017
Previous Stories
The Monday Report
Jan 30 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Bernanke Ups The Ante
Jan 27 2012
The Fed’s further easing of monetary policy on Wednesday has added new stimulus to the risk-on trade over the past two sessions. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Overnight Report: Stalemate In Athens
Jan 25 2012
Agreement has been unable to be reached in Athens and US earnings reports were weak but the market does not want to tank. Dow down 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
The Overnight Report: Still Waiting
Jan 24 2012
Still no word on Greece, but markets remain confident if not a little anxious. Dow down 11. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
Historical Trends – Month And Quarter
Jan 23 2012
Barclays Capital notes the historical performance of various financial markets in the month of January and the March quarter.
Aluminium Smelting Succumbs To Costs
Jan 23 2012
The surge in the cost of aluminium production is forcing smelter closures across the globe. Barclays Capital discusses aluminium price implications.
The Monday Report
Jan 23 2012
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Quietly Ticking Higher
Jan 20 2012
Wall Street rose again last night, spurred on by successful eurozone bond auctions and reasonable US earnings results. Dow up 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)
Baltic Baloney
Jan 19 2012
Much has been said about the Baltic Dry Index and its implications of late, but this forward indicator lost its credibility long ago.
Outlook Improving For Base Metals
Jan 19 2012
Barclays Capital sees limited downside for base metal prices in 2012, with upside potential appearing albeit dependent on this year’s headlines.
