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
Commodity Prices May Ease This Week
Jun 26 2008
With the chance the US dollar will weaken further after the Fed left rates on hold ANZ sees scope for some profit taking among commodities this week, though any downside is expected to be limited.
The Overnight Report: No More Cuts
Jun 26 2008
The Fed left the cash rate unchanged, as expected, while suggesting a more hawkish bias. An unchanged Dow belied a 0.6% rise in the broad market and a 1.4% gain in the Nasdaq.
The Overnight Report: Bring On The Fed
Jun 25 2008
It was another choppy night on Wall Street ahead of tonight’s Fed rate decision. The Dow lost 34 points.
The Overnight Report: Tit For Tat
Jun 24 2008
The Dow closed unchanged last night, but it wasn’t all about a quiet market. A strong energy sector was offset by ever more weakness in financials. Gold took a dive.
The Overnight Report: The Witch’s Curse
Jun 21 2008
The Dow fell over 200 points on Friday as quadruple witching evoked significant volume on a weak bias. Oil bounced back over US$2 after Israel pulled it out and showed to Iran.
The Overnight Report: China Cuts Fuel Subsidies
Jun 20 2008
The price of petrol will be 17% higher in China tomorrow, prompting a US$5 fall in the oil price last night. But the Dow managed only a 34 point rally.
The Overnight Report: March Lows Approaching
Jun 19 2008
It was a case of oil up, Dow down on the current broken record that is Wall Street. A 130 point fall puts the March lows in sight.
The Overnight Report: Goldman Spooks The Market
Jun 18 2008
The Dow fell over 100 after Goldman Sachs warned of more weakness in financials and the PPI provided food for thought.
The Overnight Report: Wild Oil And A Calm Tiger
Jun 17 2008
The Dow closed slightly lower last night having fluctuated on a wild ride in the oil price.
The Overnight Report: Relief
Jun 14 2008
The Dow rallied 165 points on Friday on yet another unremarkable CPI number, while oil slipped and Lehman returned from the grave.
