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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  • A draconian tax repealed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
 
Cyclical Low Ahead For Copper?

Real-time Monetary Inflation (per annum): 8.2%

Copper traders were buoyed by the relatively good news coming out about Lowe's Cos., Inc. (NYSE: LOW), taking the active July COMEX contract above $2.04 a pound Monday morning. A better-than-expected quarterly profit, together with a raise in earnings forecasts from the nation's second-largest home improvement chain gave fresh hope that the economic slump was easing and spending was stabilizing.

Brad Zigler Monday, 18 May 2009
 
Yin And Yang Gold Stocks
Yin and YangOn the eve of earnings releases for two major gold mining outfits, HardAssetsInvestor.com's managing editor parses the numbers.
  • A study in contrasts
  • How hedging factors in
  • Testing the earnings momentum scorecard
Brad Zigler Tuesday, 28 April 2009
 
Chinese Gold Revisited

Gold MiningGold miner earnings are upon us. Can anyone compete with China?

  • The Chinese reserve surprise
  • The pure-play performance
  • The copper problem
Julian Murodch Monday, 27 April 2009
 
A Copper Rally?
CopperCopper had a good beginning of the week. Is it to early to call the bottom?
  • Chinese imports on the rise
  • Surprising housing numbers
  • The inventory problem
Julian Murdoch Friday, 27 March 2009
 
Kerr: Oil’s Bottom Line
The editor of Global Commodities Alert discusses why demand for black gold will pick up.
  • Ags: A messy sector
  • China: A bellwether
  • The dollar: A race to the bottom
HardAssetsInvestor Wednesday, 18 March 2009
 
Barrick Gold Nails The Hedge
GoldThe close-to-pure-play miner reported earnings last week. Here's a look under the hood.
  • Hedging copper
  • Letting gold ride
  • The big picture
Julian Murdoch Friday, 27 February 2009
 
A Tarnish On Long-Term Copper
Copper PipesCopper's been taking a beating lately, and good news is hard to find.
  • LME inventory woes
  • Faltering demand
  • Prospects for an Obama bump
Julian Murdoch Monday, 26 January 2009
 
A Real Commodity Moneymaker
Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 9.2%

Wednesday's column ("2008 Was Golden ... Barely") left some readers with the impression that there were hardly any winners among the exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking commodities.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 08 January 2009
 
David Fry: Dealing With A Trendless Market

David Fry, ETF DigestThe founder & editor of ETF Digest, and market-leading ETF technician, reviews the opportunities in commodities in 2009.

  • The 'diving board' formation
  • The graveyard of speculators
  • The currency/commodity intersect
HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 02 January 2009
 
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