Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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


Dragline on open pit coal mine

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 Mining

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: Bond, Ten-Year Bond

May 28 2009

Confidence was sapped on Wall Street last night as long bond prices tumbled. Dow down 170.


The Overnight Report: Confident Double-Think

May 27 2009

Wall Street rallied on a surge in consumer confidence last night on anaemic volume. Dow up 200.


US Bond Market On The Edge

May 26 2009

Once considered the global safe haven, the US bond market is facing a withdrawal of support. Such a withdrawal could derail global economic rescue plans.


The Overnight Report: Back To Scratch

May 23 2009

A volatile day of thin, pre-holiday trading sees gauges wipe off the day’s gains in the last hour of trade.


The Overnight Report: Triple-A Trouble

May 22 2009

Fears the US could lose its AAA rating sent everything lower in concert last night. Dow down 130.


The Overnight Report: A Reality Check From The Fed

May 21 2009

An attempted rally was snuffed out last night as the Fed minutes showed a reduced GDP estimate and increased unemployment. Dow down 50.


The Overnight Report: Now What?

May 20 2009

Wall Street was indecisive last night as the Dow bounced around in a low range before closing down 30.


The Overnight Report: Well That Was Quick

May 19 2009

Pullback? Wall Street grasped positive housing data and the Indian surge last night to swing violently back to the upside. Dow up 235.


The Overnight Report: A Dose Of Reality

May 16 2009

Wall Street retreats at the end of a down week as investors react to economic reports, a drop in oil and options expiration.


The Overnight Report: More Indecision

May 15 2009

Wall Street posted a tentative rally last night on low volume. Dow up 46.



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