Precious Metals
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
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
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 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: Cracks Appearing
Nov 10 2011
With Italy’s yield now above 7%, attention has turned to whether the euro can be saved. Dow down 389.
Material Matters: Investors Over-Reaction, Not All Metals Are Equal
Nov 09 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with cost curves expected to support prices, an over-reaction in iron ore prices and adjustments to metal price estimates.
The Overnight Report: Berlusconi Prepares To Go
Nov 09 2011
In another choppy session it was late news that Berlusconi is ready to stand down that kicked Wall Street to an optimistic close. Dow up 101.
Material Matters: Iron Ore Undershoots, Silver In Surplus
Nov 08 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on base metal markets, why iron ore prices should strengthen and steel markets tighten and silver’s surplus.
The Overnight Report: Greece? Who Cares About Greece?
Nov 08 2011
With a new government to be formed in Greece attention turned to Italy last night as the Italian ten-year yield rose dangerously higher. Dow up 82.
The Monday Report
Nov 07 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Barclays Updates Its Commodity Market Views
Nov 04 2011
Recent volatility and ongoing uncertainty with respect to Europe and global growth is the backdrop for Barclays Capital’s review of commodity price expectations.
The Overnight Report: Pure Politics
Nov 04 2011
The referendum is off it would seem but Papandreou must still face a confidence vote. It was good enough news for Wall Street. Dow up 208.
Material Matters: Nickel, Steel, Gold And Oil
Nov 03 2011
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with the outlook weak for both steel and nickel, gold expected to go higher and a closing of oil price spreads.
Weather It Be True
Nov 03 2011
Extensive flooding in Thailand may have disturbing ramifications for inflation in China while meteorologists are warning Australia may again be in for another wet tropical summer.
