Precious Metals

A strong US GDP has provided justification for Fed policy as Bernanke leaves the building. Dow up 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

The crisis in emerging markets has not abated as the Fed tapers again as expected. Dow down 189. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Disparities in the aluminium market have analysts perplexed while mineral sands should improve this year and diesel is still powering platinum usage.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Analysts suggest caution on gold as we head into Chinese New Year and India reconsiders its import restrictions.

It’s all about intraday ups and downs at present as those playing the overbought hand meet those looking for buying opportunities. Dow up 90. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

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

Weak Chinese data was the trigger but Wall Street was looking for an excuse to Sell. Dow down 175. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Grain prices are expected to stay high and gold is subdued. The copper balance is teetering while zinc is definitely in surplus. Goldman finds thermal coal productivity a mixed blessing.

US earnings results were mixed last night, mostly reflecting a changing world. Hence the Dow was down (41 points) but the S&P wasn’t. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea on the short side in Newcrest.