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By Phil Burgert |
October 1, 2012
With the election almost upon us, traders and analysts weigh in on how its outcome may affect the currently oversupplied energy market as well as any potential geopolitical repercussions, which have been a major factor in recent years.
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By Phil Burgert |
August 1, 2012
Election-year cycles and defensive stocks are keeping equities in the black despite European uncertainties and the fiscal cliff countdown. But, can it continue?
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By Phil Burgert |
July 1, 2012
As in 2010 and 2011, the year started with hopes for a strengthening economy, which failed to follow through.
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By Phil Burgert |
May 1, 2012
Pinch hitter
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By Phil Burgert |
May 1, 2012
Sideways action that has been a feature of both base and precious metals markets for much of the past year is expected to continue in future months, although some upturn could come late in the year.
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By Phil Burgert |
April 1, 2012
Currency market outlooks are shifting as countries take on austerity programs amid rising energy prices. Meanwhile, central banks try to keep an even keel.
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By Phil Burgert |
February 10, 2012
The most optimistic of projections suggests a shortage of 20,000 tonnes of critical rare earth metals is likely to develop by 2015
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By Phil Burgert |
February 10, 2012
Markets for tantalum metals used primarily in electronics could face short supplies by as early as 2014 in part because of reduced Australian primary production
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By Phil Burgert |
February 9, 2012
Demand for cobalt used in cellular phones and electric vehicle batteries is expected to remain strong, but the sector could be plagued by supply disruptions
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By Phil Burgert |
February 8, 2012
Global copper consumption is expected to grow 1.2% in 2012 to reach 20,349 million metric tons, with China accounting for the bulk of the demand
