2 Profit-killing Strategies to Avoid When Buying Commodity Investments
March 4, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The rebounding global economy has pushed up commodity prices in recent months but, with the exception of gold which has recently hit record highs, most commodities remain below their 2008 peaks. Still, resource demand should continue to improve with the global economy but there are ways to do – and avoid doing – when buying into such investments. Words: 476
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Precious Metals, Energy and Agriculture Will Outpace Coming Inflation
March 1, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
You’ll get a good return from the stock market — in nominal terms — in coming years but in real terms, it’s unsustainable and unrealistic. Oil, gold, and agriculture are going to be the biggest winners when the dollar starts its slide. Words: 825
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Platinum: Gold’s Big Brother
February 27, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Gold may be busy grabbing the headlines but it’s bigger, rarer, more versatile and useful brother is quietly doing its job of providing industry and manufacturing with the base elements they need to help run our world. Words: 842
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Tantalum: How Tantalizing
February 25, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
From what we know about the many and growing market applications for tantalum, the impending supply shortage of tantalum, the present low price for tantalum and the historic high price tantalum commanded just a few years ago it is evident that the future price of tantalum has no where to go but up – big time! Words: 624
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Uranium Investors Take Note
February 20, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
The 436 nuclear power reactors operating in 30 countries around the world provide approximately 15% of the world’s electricity and in the process require 77,000 tonnes of uranium oxide (U3O8) containing 65,500 tonnes of uranium (tU) annually – and that is just as things stand today. According to the World Nuclear Association, another 50 power reactors are currently being constructed in 14 countries, over 130 power reactors being planned and 250 more proposed. Talk about a growing industry! Words: 701
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Will Copper Prices Increase Sharply in 2010?
February 14, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
If the recovery of developed economies continues to progress without relapse into recession, copper may be the standout commodity investment in 2010. The reason is availability, or lack thereof. In contrast to most base metals, copper inventories are quite low. When the world’s larger economies finally return to growth – even if it’s sub-par and unimpressive growth – copper prices may experience a sharp spike. Words: 490
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Will Copper Replace Gold as World’s “Most Valuable” Metal?
February 11, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
I am convinced that we are still relatively early in a secular commodity bull market. In fact, with the modernization of Chindia and numerous other less-developed nations, I expect this bull market will be one for the record books. Fundamental demand coupled with inflation will push resource prices to unimaginable heights. Words: 805
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Platinum Usuage and Prices to go Zoom-Zoom in the 2010s
February 8, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Many investors know their way around gold or crude oil, but not a lot know what they need to know about platinum. That’s unfortunate, because it’s becoming easier than ever to invest in platinum. That doesn’t mean you should rush out and buy it — there are some pros and cons to this metal, with potential for rich rewards and equally big losses for the unwary. Words: 850
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Platinum: Buy in January, Sell in May, Earn 9.3%
January 15, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Demand for platinum has exceeded production during the past eight years. A spike in demand in early 2010 sets the stage for a significant gain during its period of seasonal strength. Strength relative to the price of gold has been positive since the beginning of December, a sign that platinum is responding more to increasing economic demand rather than speculative precious metal buying. Got platinum? Words: 364
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Goldman Sachs’ 2010 Commodity Outlook
January 2, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Despite the fact that Goldman Sachs isn’t exactly the most popular bank on Wall Street these days there is no denying the fact that their trading desk is a money machine. Much of that is due to their spectacular trading in commodities. Their outlook for commodities in the coming year is bullish in that easy money and stronger than expected demand should help to keep many of the recent trends alive. Words: 213
