What factors will drive commodity markets in 2012?
16 Dec 2011
Why gold seen extremely bullish in 2012: Twelve factors
By Commodity Online Investors who bought Gold as a hedge against the crisis in Europe may be surprised that prices crashed on Wednesday. Is it just a beginning of price fall, or a repeat of 2008? Some people believe that gold's count down has begun.
16 Dec 2011
WSJ: Gold Experiences An Identity Crisis: Safe Haven Or Risk?
(Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex) -- --Gold down 9.8% in December --Bullion at $1,574.60 a troy ounce, the lowest close since July 12 --Investors often favor other safe havens: U.
16 Dec 2011
As China Goes, So Go Commodities – by Liam Pleven (The Wall Street Journal – December 14, 2011)
12 Dec 2011
Chinese November copper imports hit 20 month high
BEIJNG (Commodity Online): Imports of Copper by China hit a 20 month high despite worries that the Chinese economy was slowing. China is the worlds largest copper consumer and accounts for close to 40% of global consumption.
12 Dec 2011
Japan to witness massive growth in aluminium consumption
HYDERABAD, INDIA (Commodity Online): Japan is witnessing a surge in demand for Aluminium especially from renewable energy, electric vehicles and automobile industry looking for various means to reduce vehicle weight.
08 Dec 2011
Who does control gold price?
07 Dec 2011
What you need to know about China and gold
By Shivom Seth In Beijing, the Gold Price has exceeded 430 Yuan ($67.69) per gram, but consumer enthusiasm to buy the yellow metal is just as high as the price of the precious metal.
07 Dec 2011
Why silver is extremely bullish: Six factors
06 Dec 2011
Gold: Five reasons why 2012 will be golden year for investors
28 Nov 2011
By 2015, China crude oil imports will account for 65% of consumption
BEIJING (Commodity Online): Chinese will be more dependent on Crude Oil imports to meet its energy needs, as per a government research. By 2015, crude oil imports are expected to account for 65% of total Chinese consumption.
26 Nov 2011
Barclays: China may import 13 million tonnes of soybeans in Q1-12
LONDON (Commodity Online): Agricultural commodities dropped further this week, unable to withstand the broad tide of selling that engulfed the market with a combination of a stronger dollar, bearish sentiment, risk reduction and ongoing concerns over the eurozone debt situation pressuring the comple
22 Nov 2011
Chinese aluminium imports threatening Indian aluminium industry
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): With the Indian Aluminium industry under threat from cheaper Chinese imports, the government should take immediate action to safeguard national interests, the Aluminium Association of India (AAI) opined.
20 Nov 2011
When will Gold take off?
By Jeff Clark Because the Fed continues to pour money in to the economy, it’s difficult to say for certain when Gold will make a dramatic move. The historical record indicates that a surge in money growth has its peak effect on economic activity about 9 to 18 months later.
19 Nov 2011
WGC: China gold jewellery demand surpasses India"s for first time in 2 yrs
BEIJING (Commodity Online): Chinese demand for Gold jewellery surpassed that of India -- the world's largest consumer of bullion -- for the first time since early 2009, reported the World Gold Council (WGC), an industry group, in its quarterly Gold Demand Trends.
17 Nov 2011
Aluminium will be the metal of the decade: CRU Group
17 Nov 2011
'Silver prices to average $35.66 in 2011, to rise to $45 in 2012'
LONDON (Commodity Online): Silver prices will aveage $35.66 an ounce in 2011 and will extend the rally to $45 in 2012, according to a Silver Interim Report Media Advisory, released by GFMS Thomson Reuters.
17 Nov 2011
Platinum demand to hit highest level in 4 yrs at 8.08Moz
14 Nov 2011
Nickel surplus to hit 4 year high in 2012
NEW YORK (Commodity Online): Weakening demand will push global Nickel prices to hit 4 year highs in 2012, says Sumimoto Co, Japan’s biggest producer. Nickel supplies are expected to exceed demand by 54000 tonnes.
14 Nov 2011
China seen as key for iron ore, shipping firms:47
China will remain the world's key iron ore market for mining companies and the global dry bulk shipping industry, despite concerns about the future of the country's infrastructure boom and an easing of foreign direct investment, shipping experts say.
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