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: Oil Closes Over $100
Feb 20 2008
Wall Street gave up early gains last night as oil moved to close over US$100/bbl, bringing inflation more firmly into focus.
The Overnight Report: No SocGens This Time
Feb 19 2008
European markets posted some big gains overnight as Wall Street had a day off.
The Overnight Report: George Needs A Rest
Feb 16 2008
The Dow closed only slightly lower ahead of the Presidents’ Day long weekend, despite some disturbing economic data.
The Overnight Report: Uncle Ben Spoils The Party
Feb 15 2008
The Dow fell 175 points after three consecutive up-days following comments from Ben Bernanke.
The Overnight Report: Shoppers Yet To Drop
Feb 14 2008
A surprise positive result in January retail sales was the catalyst to send the Dow up 178 points last night.
Further Upside Remains For Gold
Feb 13 2008
Merrill Lynch has revised its gold price forecasts significantly higher and the broker is not alone in suggesting US$950 per ounce or higher is possible in 2008.
The Overnight Report: More Trouble Ahead
Feb 12 2008
The Dow rallied back from its depths of minus 113 despite some disturbing news from insurer AIG.
The Overnight Report: Dreary End To A Dreary Week
Feb 09 2008
The Dow closed down 64 to end the worst week of trading since 2003.
The Overnight Report: The Rise Of The I-Word
Feb 08 2008
Topsy-turvy and largely directionless is the best way to describe last night’s session. But increasingly inflation is becoming the topic of discussion.
The Overnight Report: Fed Credibility Questioned
Feb 07 2008
The Philly Fed president turned Wall Street around last night by hinting that inflation might prevent another cut.
