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: Short Snap-Back
Jul 17 2008
The moratorium on short-selling had its effect last night as traders rushed to cover positions in financials. Oil fell another US$4 and the Dow shot up 276.
The Overnight Report: The Dow Breaks 11,000
Jul 16 2008
The Dow closed down 92 in another volatile session which saw oil fall over US$6.
The Overnight Report: Fizzling Fannie And The Banking Bloodbath
Jul 15 2008
An early rally spurred by Fannie and Freddie failed last night as traders realised the overall implications. Regional banks were crucified. The Dow fell 45.
The Overnight Report: Fannie, Freddie And Fuel
Jul 12 2008
The Dow closed down 128 having been down 250 on rumours surrounding the US mortgage lenders and Israeli jet fighters.
The Overnight Report: What A Mess
Jul 11 2008
The Dow rose 81 points in other volatile session as oil spiked suddenly and financials stared death in the face.
The Overnight Report: Never Leave The Children Unattended
Jul 10 2008
The S&P 500 crashed into official bear market territory last night led down by the financial sector. The Dow fell 236 points.
Rudi On Thursday
Jul 09 2008
Weekly musings by your editor. Let’s suppose high oil prices are here to say. Does anyone still see any benefits in portfolio diversification?
The Overnight Report: Some Days Are Dimons
Jul 09 2008
Oil fell over US$5 last night as a coordinated Bernanke/Paulson/Dimon rhetorical effort bolstered the greenback and turned the financial sector on its heels. The Dow rallied 152.
The Overnight Report: Rock And Roll
Jul 08 2008
It was a wild night on Wall Street as investors traded off a lower oil price against more financial sector weakness. The Dow closed down 56 points.
Structured Products The New Attraction
Jul 04 2008
While some investors may be getting nervous about the outlook for commodity prices Barclays Capital notes structured products and those targeting new markets in the sector are growing in popularity.
