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The Second Quarter’s Best And Worst Commodities
CommoditiesWhich commodity (and its associated ETP) performed the best? (Hint: It wasn't gold.) Which performed the worst? We run the numbers to find out.

 

Brad Zigler Thursday, 01 July 2010
 
Is Copper A Rational Market?
CopperLast week, copper rallied on the yuan's appreciation potential. But was the move justified? And does copper have farther to rise?

 

 

Julian Murdoch Monday, 28 June 2010
 
Commodities Under A Rising Yuan

PodcastIs the Chinese yuan set to rise against the dollar? And if so, what effect will it have on commodities prices?

HardAssetsInvestor Tuesday, 22 June 2010
 
Todd Horwitz: No Major Bull Market In Gold

The chief strategist for Adam Mesh Trading provides his current outlook for commodities.
HardAssetsInvestor Wednesday, 09 June 2010
 
The March Of The Miners

PodcastAs the miners ETF space becomes increasingly crowded, which vehicle – if any – will emerge as the next GDX? Also: Can base metals make a comeback?

 

HardAssetsInvestor Monday, 17 May 2010
 
Copper: Short-Term Moves, Long-Term Outlook
Copper MiningWhat's behind copper's latest moves—supply and demand, or the news cycle? Plus, are we headed for a supply bottleneck?
  • Have we returned to normal supply/demand?
  • How the Goldman fraud charges have affected copper
  • Why Rio Tinto forecasts a coming supply crunch
Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 20 April 2010
 
Position Limits For Metals?

PodcastLast week, the CFTC held hearings on position limits for the gold, silver and copper markets. But are more limits really a good idea?

HardAssetsInvestor Monday, 29 March 2010
 
Fun With The CFTC Today
Real-time Monetary Inflation (last 12 months): 0.4%

Wanna have some fun today? Got some hours to spare listening to testimony about the possible imposition of federal position limits on the metals futures—gold, silver, copper, mostly?

Brad Zigler Thursday, 25 March 2010
 
Can Copper Climb Higher?
CopperCan range-bound copper break out of its rut? We look at the fundamentals behind the red metal.
  • Beware deflating Chinese demand
  • Support in higher inventories, supply disruptions?
  • Deconstructing the new copper ETF
Lara Crigger Monday, 15 March 2010
 
Behind Copper’s Quake-Driven Rally

PodcastThe Chilean earthquake has driven copper prices skyward in the past few days. But can current supply disruptions overcome the market surplus and keep prices high long term?

HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 March 2010
 
Copper’s Tricky Dance

CopperIs copper’s run really over this time? Or will China keep saving the day?

  • Technical voodoo
  • Strong demand in China
  • The Asian inventory glut
Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 26 January 2010
 
Copper: Further Steady Times Ahead?
Copper MiningCopper's been Mr. Consistent this year, recovering from last winter's lows. But is 2009's ramp-up headed for a repeat?
  • How the hope of economic recovery has pushed prices higher
  • Will Australia's declining output cause a supply deficit next year?
  • Which matters more: the dollar or China? 
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 17 December 2009
 
Copper’s Run Over
Real-Time Monetary Inflation (last 12 months): 0.8%*

Anyone bull-riding copper this year scored pretty well. For the 34 weeks stretching from Christmas to August's end, there were only nine in which December COMEX copper closed lower. For the buy-and-hold investor, a 73% weekly winning streak takes the blue ribbon, most especially in the futures market.

Brad Zigler Tuesday, 29 September 2009
 
Mongolia: Mining’s Next Big Thing?
MiningCould the long-anticipated Oyu Tolgoi mine transform Mongolia into a mining superstar?
  • A draconian tax repealed
  • Copper, gold, uranium and coal
  • Which miners will benefit?
Lara Crigger Monday, 31 August 2009
 
Donald Selkin: Copper Cooling Down

Chief market strategist for National Securities gives his outlook on the best-performing commodity so far this year.

  • Commodities as surrogates
  • Why investors are gravitating to ETFs
  • Traders’ perceptions of supply tightness
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 19 August 2009
 
Copper’s Up, Housing’s Up (Sorta)
Real-time Monetary Inflation (per annum): 4.2%*

Have you noticed that some economists' opinions are being derided as overly optimistic? They're accused by their detractors of viewing the current situation through rose-colored glasses.

Brad Zigler Monday, 03 August 2009
 
Can Copper Keep It Up?

CopperIs the copper recovery real? Or just a short-term blip?

  • Production and consumption numbers
  • Can the increase in China's imports continue?
  • Price breaks the $2.50 mark
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 23 July 2009
 
Underlying Market Bolsters Southern Copper
Real-time Monetary Inflation (per annum): 4.1%*

Copper kicked into high gear in the overnight market after finishing up a bullish week Friday. The September COMEX contract settled its last day session at $2.4230 a pound, tripping technical switches into bullish mode.

Brad Zigler Monday, 20 July 2009
 
Copper-Hued Sunset?
Real-time Monetary Inflation (per annum): 8.4%

Is the sun setting on copper's rally? You'd certainly think so, judging from the market's reaction to today's report of record Chinese imports.

Brad Zigler Monday, 22 June 2009
 
Housing Starts Just Can’t Support Copper
CopperAfter hitting an eight-month high just last week, copper has been on a downward slide, and not even crazy housing numbers can stop it.
  • Housing starts jump
  • Copper bows to pressure
  • Inventory overhang
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 18 June 2009
 
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