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 Overnight Report: Oil Stumbles, Stocks Rally
May 28 2008
Oil fell over US$3 last night on profit-taking, sending the Dow up 68 points.
The Overnight Report: Nothing To Report
May 27 2008
With the US and UK closed, there were no major movements in Europe or elsewhere last night.
The Overnight Report: More Of The Same
May 24 2008
Oil rose once more and the Dow fell 145 points as the housing slump suddenly became important again.
Resources Now The Largest ASX Market Sector
May 23 2008
Resource companies again lead the way on the Australian market in market capitalisation terms, a trend CommSec suggests could see increased interest from global fund managers.
The Overnight Report: Some Minor Relief
May 23 2008
It was not quite a major reversal, but oil fell back to US$130 last night allowing a thinly-traded Dow to gain 24 points.
The Overnight Report: US$134 Oil, Fed Seals The Lolly Jar
May 22 2008
The Dow fell another 200 points last night as oil hit US$134 and the Fed signalled it would not be cutting rates any further.
The Overnight Report: The Levy Breaks
May 21 2008
Soaring oil and subsequently rising inflation finally took its toll on Wall Street last night. The Dow fell 200 points.
The Overnight Report: Don’t Mention Oil
May 20 2008
The Dow gave back a 100 point rally to be up 40 when one chip-maker pointed to the Nymex.
The Overnight Report: The Battle With 200 Day Averages Continues
May 17 2008
The US share market closed the week with minor losses as continued strength in energy and resources offset weakness elsewhere in Friday’s session.
The Overnight Report: Of Data And Deals
May 16 2008
The Dow rose 94 points after selectively viewing mixed data and focusing on deal-making.
