China demand transforms LNG outlook
Rampant Chinese demand for gas could help turn the tide for the LNG market as early as next year, says Deutsche Bank.
Aluminium rises on China supply outlook
​Aluminium prices touched a three-week peak as the prospect of slower supply growth from China prompted investors to buy.
Saudi Arabia bets on higher oil prices
Saudi Arabia expects oil revenue to jump 12 per cent next year in a sign it expects prices to continue to rise.
Drought to hit South Africa's wine harvest
​South Africa, the world's seventh biggest wine producer, is expected to see the smallest harvest in more than a decade in 2018.
India a stand-out in 'stagnating' coal market
India, Pakistan and south-east Asia are the only bright spots for coal demand over the next five years amid a bleak outlook elsewhere that creates an overall stagnant market, the International Energy Agency has declared.
Iron ore surges above $US74 a tonne
The spot price of iron ore lifted on continuing demand for higher-grade material amid China's winter pollution crackdown.
Farmers sitting pretty despite grainy outlook
The farm sector appears fundamentally strong, Rabobank says, anticipating a weaker Australian dollar and strong livestock prices to bolster ...
Budget resists iron ore upgrade
Iron ore is fetching $US70.50 a tonne, but Monday's budget update stuck to its forecast for $US55 a tonne, consistent with market expectatio...
Oil rally fizzles for third week
Crude's rally fizzled out for a third week, with prices stalled near $US57 a barrel amid concerns over excess supplies next year.
Big oil poised for breakout year: Goldman
Companies from Royal Dutch Shell to Exxon Mobil will soon find themselves with a surplus of cash and a willingness to spend.
