Commodities

News

Platinum, gold prices surge

Gold hits highest level yet this year.
7:51 AM

Oil hits new nine-month highs

Demand driven by worries over key crude producer Iran.
7:48 AM

Base metals close higher on LME

Copper gains on news of Greek bailout.
22 Feb 2012 1:48 PM

Gold, silver close sharply higher

Elation over Greek bailout deal drives precious metal prices.
22 Feb 2012 8:20 AM

Oil price climbs on fear of Iran sale halt

Analysts expect more price rises as standoff continues.
22 Feb 2012 6:45 AM

Gold gains on Chinese RRR move

Analysts expect prices to remain relatively rangebound.
21 Feb 2012 7:52 AM

Oil prices hit nine-month peaks

Embargoes and stimulus measures lend support.
21 Feb 2012 5:30 AM

Gold ends week flat after fall

Precious metals mixed, traders look to Greece.
20 Feb 2012 9:00 AM

Global bank hub ready to target Iran

SWIFT to align itself with EU, US sanctions.
18 Feb 2012 3:44 AM

China to overtake India as top gold market

Rising incomes fuel demand for precious metal.
17 Feb 2012 5:59 PM

Commentary

Karen Maley

Europe's Iranian oil trap

A smouldering dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions is pushing the price of oil to highs which, if sustained, could drag Europe further into recession.
8:42 AM
Adam Carr

SCOREBOARD: European apathy

Weak economic data took the wind out of European stocks, while US markets were also lacklustre.
7:44 AM
Adam Carr

SCOREBOARD: Greek spotlight

The market reaction to Greece's bailout was mixed, with big moves in the commodity space.
22 Feb 2012 7:21 AM
Adam Carr

SCOREBOARD: Greek optimism

Market sentiment was buoyant as investors awaited the outcome of Europe's debt meeting.
21 Feb 2012 7:33 AM
Adam Carr

SCOREBOARD: RBA wrap

Reserve Bank minutes and speeches this week are likely to challenge the market's view on interest rates.
20 Feb 2012 6:43 AM

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Commodities

CommodityLast Price/Contract
USD
Today's Change
  • Brent Crude Oil (ICE)
    Jan 19 2012 22:12 GMT
    111.42
    +0.69%
  • Natural Gas (NYM)
    Jan 19 2012 23:16 GMT
    2.294
    -1.21%
  • Copper (CBT)
    Jan 19 2012 05:00 GMT
    379.75
    0.00%
  • Gold (COMEX)
    Jan 18 2012 05:00 GMT
    1,659.5
    0.00%
  • Silver (COMEX)
    Jan 18 2012 05:00 GMT
    3,051.4
    0.00%
  • Platinum (NYM)
    Jan 19 2012 01:33 GMT
    1,531.2
    +5.90%
  • Palladium (NYM)
    Jan 19 2012 01:43 GMT
    670.70
    +0.33%
  • Corn (CBT)
    Jan 19 2012 02:14 GMT
    595.25
    +0.29%
  • Wheat (CBT)
    Jan 19 2012 02:14 GMT
    593.50
    +0.21%
  • Soybeans (CBT)
    Jan 19 2012 02:14 GMT
    1,183.00
    -0.04%
  • Coffee – Arabica (IUS)
    Jan 18 2012 18:59 GMT
    223.65
    -0.67%
  • Sugar#11
    Jan 18 2012 18:59 GMT
    24.05
    +0.80%
  • Cotton
    Jan 18 2012 19:29 GMT
    97.53
    0.00%
  • Cattle (CME)
    Jan 19 2012 02:00 GMT
    123.35
    +0.10%
  • Lumber (CME)
    Jan 19 2012 00:27 GMT
    244.40
    +0.62%