Base Metals and Minerals

The global economy will provide a boost to commodity prices, but Danske Bank is selective in terms of those most likely to benefit.

A positive statement from the Fed sent Wall Street crashing from its highs. Dow down 81.

A weak US dollar sent commodity prices higher once more, encouraging buying in stocks. Dow up 51.

Wall Street opened weak ahead of the Fed meeting and G20 later in the week, with tech stocks preventing bigger falls. Dow down 41.

It was another good day on Wall Street, with stocks shaking off yesterday’s hiccup to react to a positive spell cast by quadruple witching.

Barclays Capital notes participants at a recent aluminium conference in Germany had mixed views on the outlook for the metal.

Wall Street could not post another positive session despite relatively strong economic data. Dow down 7.

A short term correction may be in the cards, but what of the longer term China effect? And how are the various metals and minerals placed?

Strong IP numbers sent Wall Street surging to its first triple-digit Dow move in a month – up 108.

Bernanke declared the recession over last night, so Wall Street bought it once more. Dow up 56.