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
Strange Days Indeed
Jul 12 2007
The Dow bounces back 76 points as bond yields rise again? The subprime scare has caused a strange misalignment of the planets as Wall Street results season gets into full swing.
Earnings Disappointment And CDO Downgrades Rattle Wall Street
Jul 11 2007
The Dow fell 148 points last night as bullish faith in the American consumer took a hit and S&P and Moody’s began moving in on the sub-prime mortgage market.
Cash Problem Hits Perseverance, Equity Raising Expected
Jul 06 2007
From being highly recommended a week ago things have gone very wrong for Perseverance as the company is in a trading halt, likely pending details of an equity raising.
On Wall Street, Europe, Britain And China
Jul 06 2007
It was happening all over the world last night.
Perseverance By Name
Jul 03 2007
Despite a disappointing production downgrade for Perseverance analyst assessment still suggests a cheap entry into gold.
Wall Street Rallies, Aussie Surges
Jul 03 2007
Strong economic data overnight put paid to interest rate rise fears allowing the Dow to rally but causing the US dollar to fall. The Aussie is now testing US$0.86.
The Week Ahead: Rate Rise For Australia?
Jul 02 2007
Rate decisions are made by the RBA, BOE and ECB this week while the US anticipates employment numbers following a very volatile Friday night session.
Back To Failed Rallies
Jun 29 2007
The Fed moderated its inflation language while leaving rates unchanged last night, but a 71 point rally in the Dow failed in the end.
Finally, Wall Street Rallies
Jun 28 2007
The Dow pulled back from the brink to pose a 90 point rally last night driven mostly by M&A activity.
The Downs And Ups Of Gold In A Crisis
Jun 27 2007
Why isn’t gold rallying at a time of possible financial market crisis?
