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: Caution
Apr 12 2016
For the second session in a row, the Dow gave up a 150 point gain to close modestly changed, this time down 20. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: 2016 Outlook, Precious & Base Metals, Iron Ore And Steel
Apr 11 2016
Breakdown in mineral sands discipline; support for gold; copper vulnerable to downside; nickel still loss-makiing; Oz iron ore shipments decline; steel margins expand.
The Monday Report
Apr 11 2016
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: The Rising Problem
Apr 08 2016
Suddenly Wall Street is concerned about the rise in the yen, and the subsequent prospect of Japanese rates going even further into the negative. Dow down 174. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Oil Fights Back
Apr 07 2016
A surprise fall in weekly US crude inventories sent oil higher last night and the old correlation kicked back in. Dow up 112. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Be On Your Lagarde
Apr 06 2016
The IMF weighed into the slowing global growth story last night with an endorsement of negative interest rates, sending bond yields tumbling. Dow down 133. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Copper, Aluminium, Australian Resources And Steel & Scrap
Apr 05 2016
Mixed signals for copper; aluminium prices under threat; specific commodity exposure more critical for Australian resources; a steel & scrap rally.
The Overnight Report: Marking Time
Apr 05 2016
Wall Street was relatively quiet last night as traders look ahead to the beginning of earnings season next week. Dow down 55. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Apr 04 2016
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Wild Quarter
Apr 01 2016
Wall Street ended a very wild quarter with a whimper ahead of tonight’s jobs numbers. Dow down 31. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
