Nickel Hits 7-Month Low on Weak Chinese Data
Nickel – Reuters reported that nickel has hit a 7-month low on the LME ending at $15,695 as a weak economic data from China, the world’s biggest metal consumer, strengthened concerns on demand growth.
Articles Tagged "credit suisse"
Palladium Slumps Toward Bear Market as Recovering Economy Cuts Demand for Haven Assets
Palladium – Bloomberg reported that palladium futures for June delivery fell the most since October 23 as the global economic recovery has discouraged asset buying.
Canacol Energy Signs $140M Long-Term Secured Credit Agreement
Oil – Canacol Energy Ltd (TSX:CNE, BVC:CNEC) announced that it has entered into a credit agreement in the amount of US $140 million senior secured 5-year loan with a group of banks led by Credit Suisse along with Citibank, Corpbanca, and Export Development Canada.
Palladium Gets Spared Amid Stronger Dollar
Palladium – Bloomberg reported that while other precious metals declined significantly as the dollar became stronger, palladium only dropped slightly at 0.3% to $764.95 an ounce.
Performance Anxiety? Companies with Women on Boards Do Better Than Those Without
A new six-year study reveals that companies with at least one female board member outperform those with only male board members on a variety of financial performance measures, including share price.
Credit Suisse Cuts Newcastle Coal Outlook
Coal – Bloomberg reported Credit Suisse Group AG dropped its price forecast for thermal coal at Australia's Newcastle port to an average of $98 a metric ton.
Are Contracting Global Markets Ending the Commodities Supercycle?
Opinions range over whether the commodities supercycle, driven by China’s growth, is behind us. Some say that it has ended while others believe it has further to go, but will be less “super” in the future.
Cobalt Market Update (May 23, 2012)
Cobalt – A brief overview of cobalt price developments, supply and demand, and significant market movers.
Gold: The Ultimate Inflation Hedge?
Gold – Gold is often seem as the ultimate inflation hedge, but perhaps it's time to reconsider.
Credit Suisse Lowers Forecast for Silver Prices
Silver – Reuters reported that Credit Suisse cut precious metals forecasts for 2012.
