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: Confusion Reigns On Wall Street
May 21 2014
Is the US economy improving or not? Wall Street cannot decide. Dow down 137. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Nickel, Coal, Iron Ore And Gold
May 20 2014
Nickel pricing strength is growing, bulks are feeling the supply glut and gold is holding a range.
The Monday Report
May 19 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Global Growth In Question
May 16 2014
Ongoing strength in US bonds and last night’s weak eurozone GDP has accelerated the flight to safety as global growth forecasts are questioned. Dow down 167. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: The US Bond Conundrum
May 15 2014
US bond yields fell sharply last night despite US wholesale inflation showing a surprise gain. The world remains confused. Dow down 101. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Now What?
May 14 2014
The ASX 200 is back at 5500, the budget held no great surprises, and Wall Street paused last night at its highs. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Mining Stocks, Bulks And The Oz Economy, Gold And Nickel
May 13 2014
Time to become overweight in miners? Do commodity prices matter more than volume to Australia’s economy? Gold remains subdued while nickel adjusts to Indonesian bans.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Gets Its Momo Back
May 13 2014
Sharp rebounds in the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 turned potential pullback into a new S&P high last night. Dow up 112. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Iron Ore, Merger Speculation And Gold
May 12 2014
Is the sun setting on the iron ore boom? Bell Potter ponders what a three-way merger might mean in the base metals sector. DJ Carmichael asks why some gold stocks are not performing.
The Monday Report
May 12 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
