Energy

Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.

Feb 09 2017

Mining Shale Gas Drilling

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


Australian mine pit in the outback 80109131

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Iron ore optimism; oil market re-balancing; and a rally in tin.

Jan 24 2017

Bullish Outlook For Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities notes a move up for company Liquefied natural Gas Ltd with an upside break-out on the cards.

Jan 17 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Oil Cracks 120

Apr 05 2011

Brent crude pushed over the US$120/bbl mark last night in a quiet session on Wall Street as we await remarks from Ben Bernanke. Dow up 23.


The New Global LNG Dynamic

Apr 04 2011

In one fell swoop, Japan has changed everything, with significant ramifications for Australia’s existing and proposed LNG production. Is it a game-changer?


The Monday Report

Apr 04 2011

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


The Overnight Report: Best March Quarter Since 1998

Apr 01 2011

Despite a quiet and slightly down-day on Wall Street, the S&P closed its best March quarter since 1998 with a 5.6% gain. Dow down 30.


BHP And Woodside? Don’t Think So

Mar 31 2011

Woodside shares have shot up recently on rumours of a takeover by BHP. Citi analysts can’t see any reason why BHP would be interested.


April Loves Equities

Mar 31 2011

Barclays Capital’s analysis of monthly seasonal trends shows April tends to be a good month for global equity markets.


The Overnight Report: Dress Those Windows

Mar 31 2011

The ADP employment result was solid, but traders point to end of quarter window dressing as the influence for last night’s rally on Wall Street. Dow up 71.


Crude Oil Dynamics Have Changed, Probably Forever

Mar 30 2011

While Libya is the immediate focus of the oil market Barclays Capital suggests political tensions elsewhere in the MENA region will sustain market volatility.


The Overnight Report: Shaking Off The Worries

Mar 30 2011

Wall Street was boosted by a consumer sentiment report which wasn’t as bad as expected, among other things last night. Dow up 81. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


Crude Support Probably Strong Below US$101/bbl

Mar 29 2011

Market analysts at FXCM view crude’s technical picture as indicating probable strong support below US$101 per barrel.



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