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Video: David McAlvany Sees China And India Calling Shots On Gold And Silver
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- Published on Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00
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Base Metals Report: China Optimism Supports Prices
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- Published on Thursday, 14 July 2011 09:55
- Written by Sumit Roy
Despite host of head winds, copper, nickel and tin surged over past month.
The Second Quarter’s Best And Worst Commodities
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- Published on Thursday, 01 July 2010 05:28
- Written by Brad Zigler
Which commodity (and its associated ETP) performed the best? (Hint: It wasn't gold.) Which performed the worst? We run the numbers to find out.
Nickel Vs. Aluminum: Which Shines Brighter?
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- Published on Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:55
- Written by Brad Zigler
This week, a survey of the commodities markets yielded precious few prospects for turnaround trades. There were just two standouts in the base metals sectors—nickel and aluminum.
Where Will Nickel Go Next?
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 04:29
- Written by Julian Murdoch
- Why nickel prices jumped in February
- Can stainless steel demand recover?
- The right ETFs and stocks to play nickel
Chinese Gold Revisited
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- Published on Monday, 27 April 2009 04:24
- Written by Julian Murodch
Gold miner earnings are upon us. Can anyone compete with China?
A Real Commodity Moneymaker
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- Published on Thursday, 08 January 2009 06:07
- Written by Brad Zigler
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.
ETF Securities: A Look Inside
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- Published on Thursday, 18 December 2008 03:53
- Written by Julian Murdoch
Sometimes it's helpful to get a third-party perspective. ETFS' Commodities Review 2008 just arrived, and it provides just that.
- Insights on Gold, Industrial Metals, and Oil
- Cash flows at ETF Securities
- Are ETC investors calling a bottom?
Considering China
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 09:46
- Written by Administrator
Nickel In A Pickle
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- Published on Monday, 08 September 2008 05:00
- Written by Darcy Keith
As summer draws to a close, nickel is finding itself with high supplies, new mines and plunging prices.
- The boom/bust of commodities comes home to roost
- New mines open while existing mines are mothballed
- Prices low but potentially still profitable
Base Metals: Halftime Update
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- Published on Tuesday, 29 July 2008 08:56
- Written by Julian Murdoch
- The copper/aluminum stagnation
- Oversupply issues
- A Chinese slowdown?
Metal Or Mine?
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- Published on Monday, 24 March 2008 09:23
- Written by Tom Vulcan
What’s the best way to tap into the nonferrous metals market? Physical metals or mining companies?
- Which performs better?
- There's no such a thing as a "pure play" mining company
- Volatility vs. returns
Paul Quartararo Interview – Part I
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- Published on Tuesday, 19 February 2008 04:20
- Written by Administrator
- Steel prices are expected to continue to rise in 2008
- In the U.S., nonresidential construction is replacing demand as residential construction slumps
- Emerging markets are driving demand outside the U.S.
BHP: It’s Hammer Time
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2008 05:31
- Written by Julian Murdoch
BHP faces a big week. Plus, hard evidence that buying a commodity is very different from buying a commodity stock.
- Earnings are going to matter
- They have to face the Rio Tinto music
- Why they’re not really a base metals stock
Thank Scrap: The Market For Recycled Metals
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 January 2008 10:18
- Written by Tom Vulcan
What's the most energy-efficient, environmentally friendly way to take advantage of strong metal prices? Recycling.
- Huge energy (and cost) savings
- A booming market
- The best way to invest
An Interview With Michael Metz
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- Published on Thursday, 06 December 2007 04:06
- Written by Matt Hougan
- Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
- The dollar has hit bottom
- Agriculture looks good, gold may look better
The Chinese Bubble?
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- Published on Monday, 12 November 2007 10:16
- Written by Matt Hougan
Jim Rogers calls China an “incipient bubble.” If that’s true, what does that mean for the commodities market?
- The source of marginal demand
- An export- or import-led economy?
- The AH Premium index
An Interview With Wesley Karger
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- Published on Monday, 05 November 2007 10:41
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor.com
- An important part of all portfolios
- Playing the “reflation” theme
- Is China a bubble?
Separation Anxiety - Commodity Returns All Over The Board
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- Published on Friday, 17 August 2007 09:43
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor.com
Data and tables provided by Bespoke offer a look at the state of the commodity market. Year to date, lead and uranium have seen the highest returns at 84% and 67% respectively.
LME Kneecaps Nickel
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- Published on Friday, 08 June 2007 09:01
- Written by HardAssetsInvestor.com
The London Metals Exchange (LME) intervened in the nickel markets again this week. LME announced new rules on Wednesday requiring holders of large nickel positions to lend metal to the market.