Metals Chart Pack Negative sentiment weighs on precious metal prices The prices of almost all precious metals fell sharply last month as sentiment towards commodities in general plummeted. A further slump in Chinese equities and unexpectedly weak Chinese PMI numbers... 4th August 2015 · 1 min read
Commodities Chart Pack Commodities under siege The prices of almost all the major commodities fell sharply last month as sentiment plummeted, despite a deal to bailout Greece earlier in the month. Industrial metals and energy commodities suffered... 3rd August 2015 · 1 min read
Energy Chart Pack Downside risks materialise June was a relatively quiet month for energy markets. However, since the start of July oil prices have tanked as worries about demand, prompted by crisis in Greece and China, and signs of improving... 10th July 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack Prices struggle as investors stay away A lack of safe-haven flows, despite the crisis in Greece, has left the gold pricevulnerable to the prospect of US interest rate hikes later in the year. Silver hasunderperformed, as is usual when... 3rd July 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack Concerns about global growth weigh on prices The S&P GSCI industrial metals index fell for the second consecutive month in June. Persistently subdued Chinese economic data and the risk of a messy Greek default and exit from the euro-zone... 3rd July 2015 · 1 min read
Commodities Chart Pack Grains aside, commodities remain in the doldrums The prices of US grains and soybeans jumped in June on weather-related supplyfears, but most other commodities are still becalmed – at best. Industrial metals continued to struggle, despite additional... 1st July 2015 · 1 min read
Commodities Chart Pack Grains aside, commodities remain in the doldrums The prices of US grains and soybeans jumped in June on weather-related supply fears, but most other commodities are still becalmed – at best. Industrial metals continued to struggle, despite... 1st July 2015 · 1 min read
Energy Chart Pack Oversupply and weak demand drag energy prices down The most significant event in global energy markets over the last month was the biannual OPEC meeting, where the cartel confirmed that it would maintain the current output quota of 30 million barrels... 9th June 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack US dollar strength undermines the price rally The S&P GSCI industrial metals index fell sharply in May and under-performed other commodities. Renewed strength in the dollar coupled with subdued Chinese economic data undermined investor sentiment... 3rd June 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack Silver continues to outshine other precious metals Despite renewed strength in the US currency, precious metals prices held up well in May compared to other commodities. Silver outperformed gold (by nearly 4%), as is usual when the prices of both... 3rd June 2015 · 1 min read
Commodities Chart Pack Strong dollar and ample supply weigh on prices R enewed strength in the US currency undermined most commodity prices again last month, with ample supply dragging down crude oil and many agricultural too. Lingering concerns over the risk of a “hard... 1st June 2015 · 1 min read
Energy Chart Pack Oil prices rebound as US production falters The big news over the last month has been the ongoing rise in oil prices. The price of Brent almost touched $70 per barrel in early May on news that US oil stocks had fallen and despite being volatile... 14th May 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack Prices holding up well Precious metals prices have been relatively stable in recent years, compared to other commodity sectors. Within the precious metal sector, silver has been by far the best performer this year. We... 11th May 2015 · 1 min read
Metals Chart Pack Prices rally as investors turn positive The S&P GSCI industrial metals index fell sharply in May and under-performed other commodities. Renewed strength in the dollar coupled with subdued Chinese economic data undermined investor sentiment... 7th May 2015 · 1 min read
Commodities Chart Pack Industrial commodities lead the pack Some weakness in the US dollar and hope for a delay to the first US interest rate hike helped to support commodity prices in April. Meanwhile, although Chinese economic data showed persistent weakness... 1st May 2015 · 1 min read
Energy Chart Pack Ups and downs in the Middle East drive oil prices The biggest news in the energy market over the last month has undoubtedly been the rebound in oil prices, which came despite the announcement of a preliminary deal between Iran and the West. However... 16th April 2015 · 1 min read