Energy

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the bulk metals markets and the outlook for lead and nickel, demand issues for silver and the potential threat for Australian projects from US LNG exports.

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

Solid US data had Wall Street shaking off any sogginess last night. Dow up 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

US stock markets reopened without incident last night to weigh up the minuses and pluses of Sandy and round out the month. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

US stock and bond markets remained closed last night, but will reopen tonight for normal service. Futures trading suggests little change. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on oil and the bulks, support for platinum and updated base metal forecasts.

US stock exchanges were closed last night due to Hurricane Sandy. Bonds closed early, while energy and commodities traded electronically. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Last week brokers took on the implications of Australia’s dwindling mining capex cycle, the local FTA TV market, insurers and US exposed building materials plays.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

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