Palladium has gained 70% in a year. It now trades at about $1,530 per ounce. But any escalation in the US-China trade could spell an end to the rally.
Chart of the week: palladium will lose its lustre
Palladium tells a very bullish story
The price of palladium looks set to recover on the back soaring global car sales.
Metal prices could be set to bounce back – here’s how to profit
Metal prices have been battered, and with them mining stocks. But they could both be about to bounce back. Dr Matthew Partridge explains why.
Copper slumps to a post-crisis low
Copper has hit the skids, dragging down equities and bonds with it.
Copper and oil are just the beginning – expect more money printing soon
The sliding prices of copper and oil are no surprise. And unless central banks provide more stimulus, the price of every other asset class will fall too. John Stepek explains why.
By: John Stepek
The 12 worst investments of 2014, #7: copper
Prices for non-precious metals have plummeted in the past year. And copper has been the worst affected – sliding more than 15% in 2014.
Bet on a commodities recovery with these two cheap funds
Crude oil and metals look set for further misery over the next year, says David C Stevenson. But the longer-term outlook is more promising.
Don't be tempted to dive into commodities just yet
Commodities are looking cheap at the moment. But beware. China’s weak growth spells more trouble ahead, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
Iron ore hits a downward spiral
The price of iron ore has slumped this year – expect the decline to continue.
Palladium rockets to 13-year high
The price of palladium has surged to its highest level since February 2001.
The white-hot white metals
Platinum and palladium prices have soared, and there could be further to go yet.
Platinum outlook still bullish
The price of platinum may have slipped recently, but don’t write off a rally.
Expect further slides in the price of copper
Copper prices have slid by around 10% this year, and are expected to fall further.
How illegal miners are stealing $57bn from Peru
Criminals are causing havoc for Peru’s mining industry, costing it billions in lost revenue. James McKeigue explains what’s going on, and looks at some of the country’s other opportunities.
By: James McKeigue
Supply squeeze will send the price of nickel soaring
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine threatens to send the price of nickel higher.
Profit from China’s war on pollution
China’s growth has been achieved at the cost of crippling pollution. With Beijing starting to crack down, Matthew Partridge looks at how you can profit, and picks six stocks to buy now.
