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Do Steel Futures Have A Future?
It's launch week on the LME for steel futures. Will they succeed?
  • The history of nickel and aluminum
  • Will futures push prices higher or dampen volatility?
  • Customers hedging on use
Darcy Keith Tuesday, 29 April 2008
 
Do Steel Futures Have A Future?
It's launch week on the LME for steel futures. Will they succeed?
  • The history of nickel and aluminum
  • Will futures push prices higher or dampen volatility?
  • Customers hedging on use
Darcy Keith Tuesday, 29 April 2008
 
An Interview With Bruce Zaro
After the recent commodities correction, one advisor sees opportunities in timber, agriculture and steel (but maybe not gold).
  • Yes, the bull market is still intact
  • Are commodities overbought?
  • Gold breaks its trend line
HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 25 April 2008
 
An Interview With Bruce Zaro
After the recent commodities correction, one advisor sees opportunities in timber, agriculture and steel (but maybe not gold).
  • Yes, the bull market is still intact
  • Are commodities overbought?
  • Gold breaks its trend line
HardAssetsInvestor.com Friday, 25 April 2008
 
Metal Or Mine?

Copper MineWhat’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
Tom Vulcan Monday, 24 March 2008
 
The Good, The Not-So-Bad, And The Ugly

You could say that it's the best of all possible worlds when the worst funds in an asset class crank out positive returns. That pretty much sums up the world of commodity ETFs.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 21 February 2008
 
Paul Quartararo Interview – Part I
SPECTRA Resources' Paul Quartararo talks about the direction of the global steel market.
  • 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.
Administrator Tuesday, 19 February 2008
 
BHP: It’s Hammer Time

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
Julian Murdoch Friday, 01 February 2008
 
Thank Scrap: The Market For Recycled Metals

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
Tom Vulcan Tuesday, 22 January 2008
 
Considering Iron

Iron is becoming more and more important, but its pricing is a complicated business.

  • Iron prices are on an upward trajectory
  • Pricing is based largely on negotiated benchmark prices
  • Steel makers are pushing for changes


Julian Murdoch Monday, 24 December 2007
 
An Interview With Michael Metz
Michael Metz, chief investment strategist for Oppenheimer & Company, lays out his opinions on each segment of the commodities market.
  • Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
  • The dollar has hit bottom
  • Agriculture looks good, gold may look better

Matt Hougan Thursday, 06 December 2007
 
When A Deal's A Steel

It takes nerves of steel to trade the markets these days.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 15 November 2007
 
The Chinese Bubble?
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
Matt Hougan Monday, 12 November 2007
 
An Interview With Wesley Karger
Wesley Karger manages money for some of the wealthiest families in the world. He spoke with HAI about commodities.
  • An important part of all portfolios
  • Playing the “reflation” theme
  • Is China a bubble?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 05 November 2007
 
Steel Yourself
Steel stocks are soaring, while the price of the metal trades down. What’s really driving the steel market? And what’s the outlook for the future?




HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 02 May 2007
 
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