Precious Metals

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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

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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


Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.

Jan 30 2017

Gold Mining

Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.

Jan 30 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Portugal Becoming The Issue

Jan 31 2012

Still no deal for Greece, so markets have begun to worry about Portugal. Positive US data are providing the resistance. Dow down 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Monday Report

Jan 30 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Bernanke Ups The Ante

Jan 27 2012

The Fed’s further easing of monetary policy on Wednesday has added new stimulus to the risk-on trade over the past two sessions. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Stalemate In Athens

Jan 25 2012

Agreement has been unable to be reached in Athens and US earnings reports were weak but the market does not want to tank. Dow down 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Still Waiting

Jan 24 2012

Still no word on Greece, but markets remain confident if not a little anxious. Dow down 11. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold Rally All About The FOMC And Quantitative Easing

Jan 23 2012

Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst FXCM, explains what is moving the price of gold.


The Monday Report

Jan 23 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Quietly Ticking Higher

Jan 20 2012

Wall Street rose again last night, spurred on by successful eurozone bond auctions and reasonable US earnings results. Dow up 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Short Back And Sides?

Jan 19 2012

Greece appears close to settling on its haircuts while a good result from Goldmans turned around US banks. Dow up 96. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)


Gold Trendline Resistance Near US$1680

Jan 18 2012

FXCM analyst Jamie Saettele has located a big technical hurdle for gold.



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