Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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


Dragline on open pit coal mine

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 Mining

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: Over To You Janet

Sep 03 2014

Rising expectations of a Fed rate rise had US bonds and gold crashing last night while oil prices tumbled and stock markets were undecided. Dow down 30. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Calm Reigns

Sep 02 2014

The holiday on Wall Street ensured all markets were quiet last night. Except iron ore, which has fallen to a two-year low. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Sep 01 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Cold War Heating Up

Aug 29 2014

Russia’s military advance into Ukraine is now hanging over global sentiment. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Flat On Top

Aug 28 2014

With a long weekend approaching, the S&P was completely unchanged last night. Dow up 15. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: A New Millennium

Aug 27 2014

The S&P closed at 2000 last night for the first time, to little fanfare. Dow up 29. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Beyond 2000

Aug 26 2014

The S&P500 traded briefly above 2000 last night for the first time ever, supposedly thanks to Mario Draghi. Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 25 2014

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Back On A High

Aug 22 2014

The S&P500 hit a fresh all-time high last night, as positive data sparred with Jackson Hole anticipation. Dow up 60. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Fed Confounds

Aug 21 2014

Is the Fed net dovish or hawkish? The latest minutes suggest creeping hawkishness but we’ll wait for Jackson Hole. Dow up 59. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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