Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report (20th Jul. 16) Higher demand from refineries helped to pull down crude stocks last week. But greater production of gasoline caused motor fuel inventories to rise. 20th July 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Steel Production (Jun.) World Steel Association (WSA) data, released this afternoon, show that global steel output was flat in year-on-year terms in June. But the weak start to the year meant that production still fell by 1... 20th July 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Aluminium Production (Jun.) According to the International Aluminium Institute, global primary aluminium output declined by 1.2% y/y. However, daily average production continues to recover in response to rising prices. 20th July 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response South Africa’s Mine Production (May) South Africa’s overall mine production remained subdued in May, but PGM output grew strongly. This perhaps reflects producers building up their stocks in preparation for the wage negotiations with... 14th July 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report (13th Jul. 16) While inventories of US crude fell again last week on the back of falling net imports, sizeable increases in gasoline and distillate fuel stocks grabbed the headlines. 13th July 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report (7th Jul. 16) US crude and gasoline stocks fell again last week, but the dramatic fall in US crude oil production has stolen at least some of the limelight. 7th July 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US inventories of crude oil fell sharply in the week to 24 th June, on the back of constrained supply and higher refinery demand, but gasoline stocks rose again. 29th June 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response China and India’s gold imports (May) China’s gold imports rebounded strongly in May, after a weak start to the year. While premiums in the local market have recently turned negative, Brexit fears could spur a fresh wave of safe-haven... 27th June 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US inventories of crude oil fell again last week, but by less than expected. On the other hand, gasoline stocks rose as refineries pumped out more fuel. 22nd June 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Steel Production (May) World Steel Association (WSA) data, released this afternoon, show that global steel output fell by a negligible 0.1%y/y in May. However, after a weak start to the year, production still fell by 2.2% y... 21st June 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response Global Aluminium Production (May) According to the International Aluminium Institute, global primary aluminium output declined by 0.5% y/y in May. But the annual figure masks the underlying picture of higher prices continuing to... 20th June 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response Energy Data Response US crude stocks fell again last week due to lower imports and production. Demand for gasoline rose to an all-time high as low prices continue to stimulate consumption. 15th June 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response South Africa’s Mine Production (Apr.) South Africa’s overall mine production remained subdued in April, but PGM output did recover somewhat. We maintain that renewed efforts to curb output should underpin price gains later in the year. 9th June 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US crude oil inventories fell for the third week in a row last week thanks to lower net imports and stronger refinery demand. Notably, overall production rose on the week. 8th June 2016 · 1 min read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report US crude oil inventories slipped again last week as production continued to fall. Gasoline inventories were also dragged lower by strong demand. 2nd June 2016 · 1 min read
Metals Data Response China and India’s gold imports (Apr.) Overall demand from the world’s two largest consumers of gold remained subdued in April. While gold imports were more resilient in China, there was a further sharp fall in shipments to India. But we... 26th May 2016 · 1 min read