Copper hits highest in a week on Chinese hopes
Base metals gained on speculative buying fuelled by technical signals, optimism about a rebound in China's economy and a weaker US dollar.
OPEC, allies could lift output from June
Russia want to raise oil output when it meets with OPEC in June because of improving market conditions and falling stockpiles.
A million tonnes of copper may not be enough
A key indicator of the market for semi-processed copper ore -- known as concentrates -- is pointing to the tightest market in more than five years.
China's rebar hits 7-1/2-yr high, iron ore at record peak
China's steel future surged on a seasonal upturn in demand, lending support to prices for steelmaking raw materials, including iron ore.
Oil hits five-month highs amid OPEC-led supply cuts and US sanctions
OPEC and allies such as Russia have pledged to withhold about 1.2 million barrels of oil per day of supply this year to prop up prices.
A million tonnes of copper is on the way: it may not be enough
Copper prices will probably have to rise before companies approve more projects to fill an expected shortfall, analysts say.
Oil eases on US crude stock build
Futures held near their highest in almost five months as OPEC-led output cuts and sanctions on Iran tightened the supply outlook.
Liberum reiterates sell on BHP, Rio, Anglo
The prospect of falling global supply and renewed demand for iron ore in China is being misread by investors, according to Liberum Capital.
Iron ore thunders higher
Futures for benchmark material rallied as much as 4.1 per cent in Singapore, while spot ore climbed to a two-year high.
Oil hits 2019 high as supply squeeze looms
Brent crude approaching $US70 a barrel, on the prospect of more sanctions against Iran and further Venezuelan disruptions.
