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
Oz Commodity Earnings Forecast Slashed
Dec 06 2007
The latest forecast from ABARE suggests commodity earnings will grow by only 1% in FY08.
Getting The Jump On Jobs
Dec 06 2007
A preliminary private sector jobs number put the cat among the economists last night and the Dow jumped nearly 200 points in response.
Financials Sag Further On Wall Street
Dec 05 2007
It was another soft night on the Street, spurred on by broker downgrades across the financial sector.
Wall Street Takes A Rest
Dec 04 2007
The Dow gave back 57 points in quiet Monday trade.
December Usually Good For Equities, Aluminium
Dec 03 2007
Barclays Capital’s monthly analysis of seasonal trends shows the December rally in equities is not just a myth, while aluminium prices generally perform and the euro gains.
Australian Gold Output Flat Despite Higher Prices
Dec 03 2007
Surbiton Associates points out Australian gold production has been flat over the past year.
Rescue On Main Street
Dec 01 2007
The US Treasury reveals plans to freeze reset mortgages as the Dow posts up-day number four.
The Rally Holds
Nov 30 2007
The Dow did not race up again last night but nor did it race down.
We Have Lift-Off
Nov 29 2007
After Abu Dhabi changed the mood on Tuesday, last night the Fed started hinting at a rate cut. Suddenly the market began looking very short – 331 Dow points short.
The Arabs Invade America
Nov 28 2007
An Arab capital injection into Citigroup has turned the market on its head. The Dow rallied over 200 points.
