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Commodities > Commodities Update — 15 May, 2012What would a Greek euro exit mean for commodities?This article appears in multiple services — 10 May, 2012Where is the safe haven demand for gold?Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 May, 2012China’s commodity imports drop back Latin America Economics > Latin America Focus — 09 May, 2012Can Chile get rich off commodities?Commodities > Commodities Update — 08 May, 2012Wheat prices have further to fall This article appears in multiple services — 03 May, 2012Three illustrative scenarios for the price of gold Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 01 May, 2012Searching for direction Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 01 May, 2012Fears of global food price inflation unjustified Global Economics > Capital Markets Analyst — 26 Apr, 2012Search for safe havens set to resume Commodities > Commodities Update — 20 Apr, 2012What's next for soybean prices?

UK Economics > UK Economics Update — 18 Apr, 2012Shale gas will transform the UK energy market (eventually)This article appears in multiple services — 16 Apr, 2012Weather won't keep US natural gas prices down for long Commodities > Commodities Update — 13 Apr, 2012Risks to China’s commodity demand still skewed downwards Middle East & North Africa Economics > Middle East Economic Updates — 12 Apr, 2012Markets Monitor (Apr.)Commodities > Commodities Update — 12 Apr, 2012IEA’s oil market outlook still too bullish Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Apr, 2012Supply shortages already priced into corn and soybean Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Apr, 2012China's commodity imports show signs of weakening Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 09 Apr, 2012Buoyant commodity prices net positive for economy Commodities > Energy Watch — 05 Apr, 2012US natural gas prices to rebound despite supply boom Commodities > Commodities Update — 04 Apr, 2012What’s next for sugar?

Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 03 Apr, 2012Oil prices peaking?Commodities > Commodities Update — 28 Mar, 2012Commodities shouldn't bank on more support from the Fed Commodities > Commodities Update — 26 Mar, 2012Global outlook still points to lower commodity prices Commodities > Commodities Update — 21 Mar, 2012How tight is China’s corn market?Commodities > Commodities Focus — 20 Mar, 2012Is the long bull market in gold finally over?Commodities > Commodities Update — 12 Mar, 2012China's strong commodity imports not set to last Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 09 Mar, 2012USDA report points to lower corn and soybean prices UK Markets > UK Markets Chart Book — 08 Mar, 2012Markets reassess QE outlook Commodities > Commodities Update — 06 Mar, 2012India’s ban unlikely to prevent further falls in cotton prices Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 06 Mar, 2012Commodity price moves do not herald a surge in inflation

This article appears in multiple services — 06 Mar, 2012Focus on oil prices neglects wider commodity picture Commodities > Commodities Update — 06 Mar, 2012Will oil continue to outperform?Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 02 Mar, 2012Iran premium in oil prices climbs towards $10 Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 29 Feb, 2012Weaker yen boosts Japan’s stock market Commodities > Commodities Update — 29 Feb, 2012Monetary stimulus not enough to rescue commodity prices Emerging Asia Economics > Emerging Asia Economics Update — 28 Feb, 2012How vulnerable is Asia to high oil prices?Commodities > Commodities Update — 28 Feb, 2012Soybean prices to fall back as China’s demand disappoints This article appears in multiple services — 27 Feb, 2012Super low gilt yields here to stay Commodities > Energy Watch — 27 Feb, 2012Oil prices to reverse as weaker demand trumps Iran Commodities > Commodities Update — 23 Feb, 2012How far would an IEA stock release lower oil prices?

Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 22 Feb, 2012How big is the threat from rising oil prices?Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 22 Feb, 2012Improvements in PMIs mask underlying fragility Commodities > Commodities Update — 20 Feb, 2012Corn to trade at a premium to wheat Commodities > Commodities Update — 20 Feb, 2012Iran’s latest position bearish (sic) for oil prices Commodities > Commodities Update — 16 Feb, 2012Aluminium prices to hold up better than copper Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 15 Feb, 2012How damaging will the Iranian oil embargo be?Commodities > Commodities Analyst — 14 Feb, 2012Prices to drop sharply on euro break-up fears Commodities > Commodities Update — 10 Feb, 2012China’s commodity imports show renewed weakness Commodities > Commodities Update — 07 Feb, 2012Collapse in shipping costs may be significant after all Commodities > Commodities Update — 06 Feb, 2012Ample global supply to keep wheat prices soft

Commodities > Commodities Update — 03 Feb, 2012Silver: a star performer but will this last?Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 02 Feb, 2012Can the good times continue to roll?Commodities > Commodities Update — 02 Feb, 2012A cautionary note on copper Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 01 Feb, 2012New Year rally built on shaky foundations This article appears in multiple services — 27 Jan, 2012Was the Fed statement really so positive for commodities?Commodities > Commodities Update — 26 Jan, 2012Cotton rally set to unravel Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 26 Jan, 2012Savings hold the key to dealing with falling commodity prices Commodities > Commodities Update — 24 Jan, 2012Will Chesapeake’s supply cut rescue US natural gas prices?Global Economics > Capital Markets Analyst — 24 Jan, 2012Market implications of an EMU break-up Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 20 Jan, 2012China’s growth will not be enough to avert price declines

UK Markets > UK Markets Chart Book — 19 Jan, 2012Growth fears drive gilt yields lower Commodities > Commodities Update — 13 Jan, 2012Corn prices yet to find their floor Commodities > Commodities Update — 12 Jan, 2012Three Iran scenarios for the oil price Commodities > Commodities Update — 11 Jan, 2012Rice prices to fall another 20% in 2012 Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Jan, 2012Chinese copper imports hit record high in December Canada Economics > Canada Economics Weekly — 09 Jan, 2012Market rally does not alter Canada's outlook Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 04 Jan, 2012US stock market resilience unlikely to last Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 21 Dec, 2011More rollercoaster than super-cycle This article appears in multiple services — 20 Dec, 2011Two painful lessons for commodity investors from 2011 Commodities > Commodities Update — 15 Dec, 2011Are falling copper stocks a reason to be bullish?

Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 15 Dec, 2011Weak PMIs highlight downside risks to metals prices UK Markets > UK Markets Chart Book — 13 Dec, 2011Gilt yields fall further despite growing fiscal fears Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 12 Dec, 2011Rising Chinese commodity imports are not set to last Commodities > Commodities Update — 07 Dec, 2011Platinum’s low to be determined by rand and euro-zone Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 02 Dec, 2011A chink of light at the end of a torrid month Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 02 Dec, 2011Markets clutching at straws Commodities > Commodities Update — 28 Nov, 2011Sugar price to drop another 20% in 2012 Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 23 Nov, 2011Chinese slowdown adds to global concerns Latin America Economics > Latin America Update — 23 Nov, 2011Colombia: Reform agenda must keep up with commodity boom Commodities > Commodities Update — 16 Nov, 2011Can China's demand offset the impact of the euro crisis?

Commodities > Commodities Update — 15 Nov, 2011Is there any upside from the euro-zone crisis?Commodities > Commodities Update — 11 Nov, 2011Can tin producers wait long enough for higher prices?Commodities > Commodities Update — 11 Nov, 2011Rice prices to drop sharply as Thai floods recede Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Nov, 2011China’s imports of commodities (Oct.)UK Markets > UK Markets Chart Book — 09 Nov, 2011UK recession risks weigh on markets Global Economics > Global Economics Update — 07 Nov, 2011Will lower commodity prices rescue the world economy?Commodities > Commodities Update — 03 Nov, 2011Euro crisis likely to drag commodity prices much lower Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 01 Nov, 2011Fragile recovery already faltering Global Economics > Capital Markets Analyst — 28 Oct, 2011Too little, too late Commodities > Commodities Update — 28 Oct, 2011Copper bottomed?

Commodities > Commodities Update — 27 Oct, 2011Are commodities still a distinct asset class?Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 24 Oct, 2011No hard landing for China but demand outlook still poor Commodities > Commodities Update — 21 Oct, 2011Dollar gains to add to downward pressures on prices Commodities > Commodities Analyst — 18 Oct, 2011Poor demand prospects mean prices have further to fall Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 13 Oct, 2011China’s Imports of Commodities (Sep.)Commodities > Commodities Update — 10 Oct, 2011How big a risk is a Chinese property crash?Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 04 Oct, 2011Market turmoil finally gives the dollar a lift Commodities > Commodities Update — 04 Oct, 2011Global demand woes to send base metals even lower Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 03 Oct, 2011Manufacturing downturn shows price weakness is real Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 30 Sep, 2011Reality bites

Commodities > Commodities Update — 27 Sep, 20112012 copper price forecast lowered to $6,000 Commodities > Commodities Update — 21 Sep, 2011What does Thailand’s rice scheme mean for global prices?Commodities > Commodities Update — 20 Sep, 2011Euro-zone crisis leaves more upside for gold Commodities > Commodities Update — 14 Sep, 2011What would “Operation Twist” mean for commodities?Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 02 Sep, 2011Defying gravity Commodities > Commodities Update — 24 Aug, 2011Commodity prices to drop back on QE3 disappointment Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 23 Aug, 2011Any support from China to prove temporary Commodities > Commodities Update — 18 Aug, 2011Gold has further to rise despite likely Venezuelan sales Commodities > Commodities Update — 18 Aug, 2011What next for oil prices?Commodities > Commodities Update — 16 Aug, 2011Gold price set to exceed platinum by record amount

This article appears in multiple services — 15 Aug, 2011What consumers need most is lower commodity prices Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Aug, 2011China's commodity imports remain weak Commodities > Commodities Update — 10 Aug, 2011Commodities not out of the woods Canada Economics > Canada Economics Update — 08 Aug, 2011Financial market turbulence puts economic growth at risk Commodities > Commodities Update — 05 Aug, 2011Is gold’s sudden drop yesterday a sign of things to come?Commodities > Commodities Update — 05 Aug, 2011Equity markets signal trouble ahead for commodities Global Economics > Global Markets Chart Book — 04 Aug, 2011US Treasury yields plummet despite debt spat Commodities > Commodities Update — 03 Aug, 2011US debt deal is not the end of the road for gold’s bull run Commodities > Commodities Update — 02 Aug, 2011Strike action at mines distracts from demand woes Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 01 Aug, 2011Supply disruptions cause prices to rally

Latin America Economics > Latin America Focus — 28 Jul, 2011Is Latin America wasting its commodities windfall?Commodities > Commodities Update — 27 Jul, 2011Are all commodities safe havens?Commodities > Commodities Update — 21 Jul, 2011IEA pledge should help cap oil prices Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 21 Jul, 2011PMI signals Chinese demand still losing momentum Commodities > Commodities Update — 19 Jul, 2011Libyan end-game to knock at least $10 off oil prices Commodities > Commodities Update — 18 Jul, 2011Interpreting China’s steel output Commodities > Commodities Update — 15 Jul, 2011How high could gold prices go?Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 11 Jul, 2011China’s imports of commodities collapse Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 08 Jul, 2011US demand likely to remain sluggish Commodities > Commodities Focus — 07 Jul, 2011How does speculation affect commodity prices?

Commodities > Commodities Update — 05 Jul, 2011How much do seasonal factors drive gold?Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 04 Jul, 2011Supply separates the wheat from the sugar Commodities > Commodities Update — 29 Jun, 2011Can China’s destocking alone explain lower metals prices?Commodities > Commodities Update — 24 Jun, 2011Oil prices to fall further (and not just because of the IEA)Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 23 Jun, 2011Chinese demand continues to cool Commodities > Commodities Update — 21 Jun, 2011Coffee prices perked up by buoyant demand Commodities > Commodities Update — 15 Jun, 2011Platinum and palladium prices have further to fall Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 10 Jun, 2011China's Imports of Commodities (May)Commodities > Commodities Update — 09 Jun, 2011Gold can reach $2,000 even without QE3 Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 08 Jun, 2011OPEC Quotas (Jun.)

Commodities > Commodities Update — 07 Jun, 2011The downside risks to agricultural commodity prices Commodities > Commodities Update — 06 Jun, 2011Will commodity prices get a further boost from QE3?Commodities > Commodities Update — 02 Jun, 2011Gulf fiscal pressures need not mean higher oil prices Commodities > Commodities Chart Book — 01 Jun, 2011Coming back down to earth Commodities > Commodities Update — 27 May, 2011What next for oil prices?Commodities > Commodities Data Response — 23 May, 2011China Flash PMI (May)Commodities > Commodities Update — 19 May, 2011What will the end of QE2 mean for commodities?Commodities > Commodities Update — 17 May, 2011China's commodity demand to disappoint Commodities > Commodities Update — 12 May, 2011Aluminium prices heading back towards $2,000 Commodities > Commodities Focus — 11 May, 2011What next for commodity prices?

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