Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report Stocks of both crude oil and gasoline unexpectedly rose last week, driven by a rebound in crude imports and a slump in demand. 7th June 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US crude stocks fell for the eighth consecutive week as demand from refineries increased and net imports fell. Gasoline stocks were also drawn down as consumption picked up. 1st June 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response China and India’s gold imports (Apr.) The latest trade data show a jump in gold imports in the two largest consumers last month. India’s imports soared ahead of the forthcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST), while the strength of China’s... 25th May 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report Crude oil stocks declined by the second largest amount so far this year, in spite of an increase in net imports. Gasoline and distillate inventories also fell, as demand for petroleum products surged. 24th May 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Steel Production (Apr.) World Steel Association (WSA) data showed a 5% y/y rise in global steel production in April, down from 5.7% in the first quarter. Nonetheless, output was growing strongly in all the large producing... 23rd May 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Aluminium Production (Apr.) According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), global primary aluminium output rose by 6.4% y/y last month, up from 4.3% y/y in March. However, in month-on-month terms, production fell in... 22nd May 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US crude oil stocks fell for the sixth consecutive week as demand from refineries picked up. Inventories of gasoline and diesel also fell, despite demand remaining weak. 17th May 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response South Africa’s Mine Production (Mar.) South Africa’s PGM output grew strongly in Q1 but, going forward, we expect reduced investment over the past few years to start denting supply. 11th May 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report Crude oil stocks declined by the largest amount so far this year, in spite of increasing US oil production. Gasoline and distillate inventories also fell, as demand for petroleum products continued to... 10th May 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report A sharp fall in the amount of oil in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) prevented commercial stocks from falling by as much as expected. 3rd May 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report Crude oil stocks slumped for the third consecutive week as demand from refineries rose to its highest level on record. Meanwhile, both gasoline and distillate inventories increased sharply. 26th April 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response China and India’s gold imports (Mar.) The latest trade data show a sharp rise in gold imports in China and India in March. While demand in India picked up ahead of the Akshaya Tritiya festival, Chinese buyers probably took advantage of... 25th April 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Steel Production (Mar.) World Steel Association (WSA) data showed a 5.7% y/y rise in global steel production in the first quarter. Output rose strongly in all regions of the world. 24th April 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Aluminium Production (Mar.) According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), global primary aluminium output rose by just 4.3% y/y in March, but was still up by nearly 9% in the first quarter. 20th April 2017 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report The continued rebound in refinery activity led to a modest fall in US crude oil stocks and a rise in gasoline stocks last week. 19th April 2017 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response South Africa’s Mine Production (Feb.) South Africa’s overall mine production continued its recovery in February, as higher prices incentivised producers to raise output. The strength of the production data was broad-based, with gold the... 13th April 2017 · 1 min read
