Prolonged decline could have material impacts in the metals and mining or chemicals industries
ETFs provide easier access to this specialized asset class
Winning paper investigates the relation between the bull and bear markets of commodity prices and commodity stocks
Reserve Board to look at risks for firms participating in the physical commodities business
Craig Fehr, Canadian market strategist for Edward Jones, highlights several trends leading to growth and increasing stability in 2014. Fehr runs through economic indicators impacting markets in the U.S., Canada and globally. He spoke at the TMX Broadcast Center in Toronto.
Mid-April skid shows markets skittish
Inventories for aluminum, copper, nickel and zinc are relatively high, but are expected to drop in a few years
Prices buoyed by pickup in China’s economy
Prices will get a lift as buyers restock raw materials
Industrial metals peaked during the recent commodities boom, and now are beginning to regain their lustre