Precious Metals

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with supply seen as the key to platinum prices, oil prices expected to consolidate above US$80 and some new coverage of Oz iron ore plays.

Barclays chartists have been surprised by crude oil’s strong surge, as well as by gold’s frustrating performance.

Not too negative data had Wall Street on the fly on thin volume last night with metal prices following suit. Dow up 208.

Neither the buyers or the sellers can gain the upper hand in this market as a rollercoaster ride ends with the Dow down 30.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities including bearishness on nickel, questions over platinum and gold, and positive market conditions for Gaincorp.

Respected trader Dennis Gartman has lost his enthusiasm for gold for the time being.

Having stalled on Tuesday, Wall Street could only drift off last night with little positive impetus ahead of Friday’s GDP release. Dow down 39. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with a Reuters survey showing analysts rmeain positive on metal prices for 2011, Oz producers the big winners in iron ore and updates on energy markets both in Australia and the US.

Mixed earnings reports and economic data left Wall Street poised at a point of indecision last night. Dow up 12. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)

Strong guidance from FedEx and better than expected data have taken Wall Street to a critical technical level. Dow up 100.