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: Commodities In A Frenzy
Jun 10 2009
Base metals soared through chart levels and oil broke US$70 last night as the stock market trod water. Dow down 1 point.
The Overnight Report: Stocks in Bondage
Jun 09 2009
As US bond yields continue higher, stocks are struggling to rally. Dow unchanged.
The Overnight Report: Jobs Do The Job
Jun 06 2009
Mixed jobs data confuses investors and tech stocks drag, while a resurgent US Dollar wipes some of the recent gloss off commodities.
The Overnight Report: If You Blinked…
Jun 05 2009
Everything that happened on Wednesday was reversed last night, and some. Dow up 75.
Australian Copper Backed By Chinese Muscle
Jun 04 2009
Chinese-backed Australian explorer and small-cap China Yunnan Copper has been meticulously assessing prospects and is pleased with what it has found.
The Overnight Report: Greenback Fights Back
Jun 04 2009
A bounce in the US dollar sent commodity prices tumbling last night. Dow down 65.
The Overnight Report: Holding Fast
Jun 03 2009
Wall Street held on to Monday’s gains last night on some positive housing data. Dow up 20.
The Overnight Report: Break Out
Jun 02 2009
The S&P 500 closed above its 200-day moving average last night for the first time in eighteen months. Dow up 220.
The Overnight Report: Up And Away
May 30 2009
Commodities and commodity stocks extended recent gains, but the broader market was undecided until the last half hour, then it went up, up and away.
The Overnight Report: Seven-Year Itch
May 29 2009
A successful 7-year bond auction led to sighs of relief last night. Dow up 100.
