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By Jon Nadler |
March 28, 2012
The midweek trading session in New York opened with lower prices across the precious metals boards as crude oil slipped by a notable amount and as options expiry and month-end related trading book activities became visible.
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By Eric McWhinnie |
March 1, 2012
Due to sanctions placed on Iran by the United States and the European Union, Iran is relying more on gold for international trade. Furthermore, Iran recently used to gold in order to import food, since other financial assets were frozen.
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By Sara Nunnally |
February 28, 2012
China has been on a campaign to become the biggest global power in Africa, and it is succeeding. The race is on for African resources, especially as growing emerging markets become fully developed.
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By Frank Holmes |
January 9, 2012
Diplomatic relations between Iran and the West regarding the country's determination to enrich uranium have been contentious for some time. However, current rhetoric and policies such as banning Iranian oil imports have upped the ante.
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By Zig Lambo |
December 5, 2011
Attention Shoppers: There are some amazing values currently available at bargain prices in the energy department. The current level of risk aversion by most investors has left the doors wide open for those who are willing to see real values.
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By Scott Wright |
October 28, 2011
Thanks to higher prices and technological advances, oil companies are finding that the production of unconventional oil can be highly profitable even at higher costs. The higher prices have afforded positive economics to more reserves.
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By Zig Lambo |
October 11, 2011
Despite the risks and unfavorable public opinion associated with offshore drilling, the truth remains that the keys to unlock the planet's vast remaining oil resources lie beneath ocean floors, in places like the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and the Arctic.
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By Mark O'Byrne |
June 9, 2011
Gold is marginally lower while silver is showing strength again today after yesterday's "worst ever" OPEC meeting ended in disarray and saw oil prices surge. The ECB has kept rates on hold and markets await signals on interest rates.
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By Jack Lifton |
June 3, 2011
A secure supply of this substance is essential to America's future well being - as well as the many other of the world's people who depend on this nation's farming output. Yet the story around phosphate remains under told.
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By Frank Holmes |
May 19, 2011
As an investor, this volatility can be difficult to handle. Throw in the uncertainty of today's geopolitical environment, and investors feel the need to downsize their positions in commodity investments, such as oil.
