Precious Metals

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Barclays Capital updating forecasts, Citi reiterating oil price estimates and reviews of aluminium, bulks and gold.

Market analysts at FXCM suggest gold prices are nearing a technical objective and prices may now mark time before a further move higher.

Market analysts at FXCM suggest while the S&P500 appears to have hit a key resistance level, the technical picture for gold is still looking positive.

The Big Switcheroo from defensives into Risk Assets is receiving support from technical charts.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

Market analysts at FXCM note gold has moved to 6-months highs and while a short-term correction is likely the metal appears poised for further gains in the medium to long-term.

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

There was nothing really new here, just another pledge and a confirmation of rumours. But the world liked it. Dow up 244. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

More rumours flowed last night with one night to go, this time suggesting the ECB will buy unlimited bonds and sterilise them. Dow up 11.(Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Barclays Capital has analysed seasonal trends for September and notes while it is the worst month for equity markets bonds perform better.