Energy

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with debate on oil, steel and gold prices and suggested gains in fertilisers.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons has cast his technical eye over price action in crude oil futures.

Oil Search delivered a solid December quarter production report but upside remains tied to the development and potential expansion of the PNG LNG project.

Crude oil prices seem destined to rally above US$100/bbl this year, argues Minelife’s Gavin Wendt.

Oil prices are moving towards the US$100 per barrel level but unlike in 2008 Barclays Capital suggests different market conditions mean prices are unlikely to sustain this level.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons has cast his technical eye over price charts for copper, the euro and crude oil.

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the snow is so delightful. And there’s really no place to go, except the beach. Dow up 14.

The outlook for Australian LNG projects in 2011 looks a lot like it did in 2010, but we’re beginning to reach crunch time.

Wall Street regained its disinterest level last night as mixed economic data and a fast approaching holiday tempered enthusiasm. Dow up 26.

Soothing words from Beijing and M&A activity in the North American financial market had Wall Street finally in a more bullish mood last night. Dow up 54.