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 (Monday): A New Deal For Bear Stearns
Mar 25 2008
JP Morgan upped its bid for Bear Stearns to US$10 which, along with some slightly better housing data, helped the Dow add another 187 points.
The Overnight Report (Thursday): Commodities Hit Again, Dow Rallies
Mar 21 2008
It was another rough night on Wall Street for commodity prices, but this time the stock market found cause to rally. The Dow gained 261.
The Overnight Report: Dow Fails, Commodities Crucified
Mar 20 2008
Deleveraging of commodity positions saw a major sell off across the spectrum as Merrills gets the wobbles and nips financials in the bud. The Dow closed down 293.
The Overnight Report: Goldman, Lehman Save The Day
Mar 19 2008
A Fed rate cut of only 75bps was still enough to add impetus to a rally started when Goldman and Lehman beat the Street. The Dow jumped 420 points.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Agonises Over Whales And Cockroaches
Mar 18 2008
A 21 point rise in the Dow belied another rollercoaster session in which traders tried to decide whether Bear Stearns could have signalled a bottom. The commodities bubble popped in a dash for cash.
The Overnight Report: Order Breaks Down
Mar 15 2008
There were two casualties of war on Wall Street on Friday – the truth, and Bear Stearns. Dow down 194. Gold over US$1001/oz.
Oil Expected To Stay Over US$100
Mar 14 2008
Surveys of attendees at Barclays Capital’s fourth annual Commodity Investors Conference last week offer some insight into how professional investors are approaching commodity markets.
The Overnight Report: Another Bad News-Good News Rollercoaster
Mar 14 2008
It was down, up, and down again on Wall Street to only a small rise while the numbers 111 and 1000 made their debuts.
The Overnight Report: A Fleeting Fancy?
Mar 13 2008
It was back to business as usual on Wall Street last night as the dollar hit new lows, oil new highs and an early rally in the Dow failed.
The Overnight Report: It’s A Bounce!
Mar 12 2008
The Fed responded to criticism last night by not cutting rates and instead injecting liquidity directly into the mortgage market. Wall Street loved it and the Dow rallied 415 points.
