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: Markets Rely On Hope
Nov 03 2011
Markets around the world rebounded last night without any particular change in the European situation or anything particularly new from the Fed. Dow up 178.
The Overnight Report: Europe Plunges Back Into Disarray
Nov 02 2011
The Greek prime minister’s insistence on holding a referendum on the latest austerity measures means the plan to save Europe is now up in the air. Dow down 297.
Environment Conducive To Further Gold Price Gains
Nov 01 2011
There are some similarities between gold price action in 2008 and now and Barclays Capital sees enough positive drivers to suggest further gains in the metal’s price are likely.
November Opens The Good Season For Equities
Nov 01 2011
Barclays Capital’s analysis of monthly seasonal trends shows November historically opens the good season for equities.
The Overnight Report: Europe Takes A Victim
Nov 01 2011
MF Global filed for bankruptcy last night due to sovereign debt exposures while markets remain unconvinced about Italy and the BoJ intervenes. Dow down 275.
The Monday Report
Oct 31 2011
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Short Back And Sides Thanks
Oct 28 2011
Global euphoria was unleashed last night on the ratification of at least some details of the Final Solution. Some observers remain sceptical, but Dow up 339.
Ampella Attracting Interest
Oct 27 2011
With RBS Australia initiating coverage on Apella Mining it brings to three the number of brokers researching the gold junior, all of which rate the company as a Buy.
The Overnight Report: No News Ain’t Bad News
Oct 27 2011
Plenty of speculation but nothing new out of Europe yet. Wall Street bounced around regardless. Dow up 161.
The Overnight Report: Delay
Oct 26 2011
A cancellation of tonight’s finance ministers meeting has forced a delay in final ratification for the European solution and some weak US data added to the mood. Dow down 205.
