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
Medium-Term Outlook Still Positive For Metal Prices
Feb 12 2010
NAB eonomists believe the medium-term outlook for base metals remains positive.
The Overnight Report: Not Convincing
Feb 12 2010
The EU solution for Greece did not convince Wall Street. Jobs numbers were needed to spark short-covering. Dow up 105.
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The Overnight Report: Snow Reason To Play
Feb 11 2010
Wall Street rapidly emptied last night ahead of the incoming blizzard. In the meantime it’s a Greek waiting game. Dow down 20. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
Brokers Positive On Alumina As Focus Shifts To 2010
Feb 10 2010
Underlying earnings for 2009 were a little below expectations but with the market now looking to 2010, brokers continue to see value in Alumina at current levels.
The Overnight Report: Germany To The Rescue?
Feb 10 2010
Wall Street rallied strongly last night on rumours, but not confirmation, that Germany was preparing to guarantee Greek debt. Dow up 150.
The Overnight Report: 10,000 Breached
Feb 09 2010
The Dow broke its psychological support level last night and accelerated to the down-side as ongoing concerns continue to drive risk aversion. Dow down 103. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)
Aussie Dollar Closely Linked To Global Risk Appetite
Feb 08 2010
Recent AUD weakness versus the USD is raising some questions, like: where will it go from here and are there some winners and losers?
The Overnight Report: Late Rally As USD Retreats
Feb 06 2010
Stocks end higher on Friday after waging a dramatic comeback in the final hour of trade. Dow up 0.1%, while Nasdaq flies 0.75%.
The Overnight Report: Old World Sell-Off
Feb 05 2010
Sovereign debt fears are snowballing in Europe, Sino-US relationships are edgy, and signs are tonight’s US jobs number may disappoint. Dow down 268.
Words Of Caution From The Experts
Feb 04 2010
Just a few months ago market commentators were confident the worst was behind us, but there is growing caution as the reality of recovery sets in.
