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: Set Your Microwave To “Defrost”

Oct 18 2008

The Dow closed down 127 points on Friday, but moved in only a 560 point range!


The Overnight Report: Double Bottom In Place

Oct 17 2008

The Dow recovered from 380 points down to close 401 points up last night putting a second – higher – bottom in place.


The Overnight Report: Playing To The Script

Oct 16 2008

Weak economic data triggered a fall on Wall Street while the return of the three o’clock wave ensured a close on the low. Dow down 733.


The Overnight Report: Hanging In There

Oct 15 2008

After another wild ride the Dow closed down a mere 76 points following the official release of the latest comprehensive rescue plan in the US.


The Overnight Report: Sky Of Blue And Sea Of Green

Oct 14 2008

History was made yet again last night as the Dow staged its biggest ever points rally.


The Overnight Report: Happy Anniversary

Oct 10 2008

The Dow marked last night’s one-year anniversary of its all-time high with another 675 point plunge.


The Overnight Report: Hands Across The Water

Oct 09 2008

Last night six central banks made a coordinated rate cut, including the Fed, BoE and ECB. Initial enthusiasm was lost, with the Dow closing down 190 points.


The Overnight Report: Relentless

Oct 08 2008

The Dow fell another 500 points last night as the selling wave continued.


The Overnight Report (Monday): Europe Shatters

Oct 07 2008

The Dow was down 800 points at its lows last night, driven by a rout in Europe, before rebounding in the last hour to be down 370 at the close. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report (Friday): That Was The Week That Was

Oct 04 2008

The Dow fell 150 points on Friday having been up 300 points when the bill was passed.



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