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Could This Commodities Trust Offer Stability and High Income?
October 25, 2024 08:07 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The fund focuses on delivering income and low volatility through a covered call-writing strategy.,It offers a yield higher than similar sector index funds, particularly attractive in the commodity space.,A notable addition of a gold produc...
Why graphite is crucial to global green transition
June 19, 2022 12:02 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Natural graphite is found in two commercial varieties –crystalline (flaky) graphite and amorphous graphite. The incorporation of low-carbon emission technologies would require the extraction of large quantities of minerals. Th.....
Can Saudi Arabia combat global oil crisis?
June 18, 2022 12:20 AM AEST| By Toshiva JainHighlights Saudi Arabia plans to increase its global oil supply following sanctions of the US and its western allies on the Russian oil supply. The production is planned to increase in September could upsurge in July and August to meet the glob.....
Commodity wrap-up: Gold shines on economic growth worries
June 14, 2022 06:47 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Prices of both crude oil benchmarks have remained nearly stable in the last week. Gold logged substantial weekly gains of 1.22% on inflationary bets and economic growth worries. Prices of copper, aluminium, and iron ore have tumbled.....
E-kerosene: A magic bullet for decarbonising aviation industry
June 12, 2022 12:05 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaThe global aviation industry accounts for nearly 2.1% of all human-induced carbon emissions, as per estimates made by Air Transport Action Group, an independent coalition of aviation industry experts focusing on sustainable development issues. In 2.....
What’s the fate of AVZ’s Manono Lithium project?
June 05, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaAustralia-based mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals Limited (ASX:AVZ) is entangled in a legal dispute related to the ownership of the Manono Lithium Project, probably one of the most significant lithium deposits in the world. Shares of the Co.....
Here’s why crude oil is hovering above US$100/bbl?
June 05, 2022 12:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaCrude oil prices have likely found a home near the three-digit mark of US$100/bbl. On a yearly basis, the prices of both crude oil benchmarks are currently trading 60% higher compared to the corresponding period last year. Curtailed production fro.....
How China’s demand expectations impacted commodities last week
May 30, 2022 06:55 PM AEST| By Arpit Vermalast week. Prices of most of the commodities recovered last week. The ease in COVID-19 related restrictions in China, coupled with strengthening market fundamentals and robust demand for commodities against a tightening market backdrop has trig....
How is chip shortage impacting various manufacturing industries?
May 30, 2022 05:37 PM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights The chip and semiconductor industries have observed a massive slowdown due to supply-chain snags. Consumer demand for electronic devices gathered pace as soon as restrictions were lifted. The supply of chips and semiconductors might.....
Commodity wrap up: Oil, gold dip on strong dollar and lower Chinese demand
May 17, 2022 03:10 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights The prices of both crude oil benchmarks gained more than 3.26% during the last week. Gold and silver logged a significant drop in their prices in the last week. The prices of base metals including copper, aluminium, and iron ore als...
Why is EU split on Russian oil ban?
May 05, 2022 05:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaIn an effort to cut down on Russian funding sources, the European Commission (EC) is expected to propose a sixth sanction this week against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions may also include an embargo on Russian oil. Uk.....
Which are the best performing commodities of 2022?
May 04, 2022 05:25 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaIn the recent months, commodity prices have been on a wild run. Various commodities ranging across agriculture, energy, livestock, and metals have logged staggering gains during the present year with prices hitting multi-year highs. The prices of .....
Oil prices entangled between China’s lockdown & EU’s Russian oil ban
May 04, 2022 01:58 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday. The American Petroleum Institute showed that crude stocks fell by 3.5 million barrels for the week ended 29 April. China's calm demand is a real concern, investors are wondering whether...
Where does world’s most lithium come from?
May 01, 2022 10:14 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights The lithium price continues to trend as demand for EVs exceeds supply due to material and refinery bottlenecks. Most of the world's lithium is extracted from mineral-rich brine and hard rock deposits. Lithium Triangle alone possesse.....
Crude oil prices slip on rising coronavirus cases in China
April 28, 2022 01:37 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices dropped in early Asian trade on Thursday. The oil traders across the globe are focusing on more stimulus coming from China, keeping aside the fears of Beijing lockdown. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EI.....
Crude oil dips on subdued Chinese energy demand
April 26, 2022 02:01 PM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices dipped on Monday. The prospects of slower economic growth coupled with US interest rate hikes have squeezed the oil demand forecast. the US Federal Reserve's aggressive stance on tightening monetary policy has furth.....
Lithium's use for batteries surges by a whopping 892% in the last decade
April 25, 2022 12:00 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Lithium is used in the manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries, drugs and ceramics & glassware. Sales of electric vehicles almost doubled in 2021 relative to previous year. The volume of lithium used for manufacturing batter...
Where is the oil market headed in next few weeks?
April 17, 2022 12:53 AM AEST| By Arpit Vermacurtailed. The global crude oil market has been volatile for the past few weeks amid ongoing political turmoil between Russia and the Western nations over Ukraine's invasion. Analysts across the globe believe that the oil market might head into....
Where is US shale gas industry headed? Can it fulfil LNG promise to EU?
April 10, 2022 12:05 AM AEST| By Nitish KumarUS President Joe Biden and European leaders recently reached an agreement aimed at reducing Europe's dependence on Russian fossil fuels. As part of the deal, the US government will supply more gas to EU nations. The US administration has promised .....
Are nickel supply concerns a speed bump for EVs?
April 03, 2022 03:54 AM AEST| By Arpit VermaHighlights Nickel is one of the most important and irreplaceable battery metals used in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Automakers are collaborating with nickel miners to secure their future supplies. Tesla has reportedly inked an undisclosed de.....
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