Look beyond this week’s rally and Chinese data are actually suggesting the economy is slowing down.
Following a month where base metal prices fell and precious metal prices rose Barclay Capital has updated its views on the outlook for both metal classes.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with signs aluminium prices may be near a bottom, adjustments to coal sector earnings and basic materials yield plays.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with updated forecasts for coal and comments on potential developments in the gold, iron ore and aluminium markets.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with value seen in both industrial metal stocks and Australian steel plays.
A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
A snapshot of economist responses to today’s trade balance which showed a surprising swing back to surplus in April on surging iron ore and coal prices.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on forecast steel production in 2010, recent coal price settlements and new palladium price forecasts.
Chinese destocking of base metals will conclude in June, says Barclays Capital, and imports will return “en masse”.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with higher prices for coal, a 33% increase for Brazilian iron ore and mixed demand for gold.