Mines take several years to develop and bring into production. That’s why Chinese miners are positioning themselves for long-term success.
Category: Hard Commodities
Investors interested in commodities will frequently flock to hard commodities. These are typically materials that must be mined or extracted from the earth. Some key examples of hard commodities include crude oil, gold, silver, copper, heating oil, natural gas and aluminum. These are raw materials that touch every part of our lives. They are also most often impacted by economic cycles. When the economy is growing and flourishing, demand for copper, aluminum, natural gas and crude oil will explode. During times of economic contraction, demand falls off and the prices of these hard commodities will typically fall off. Check out our articles on investment opportunities in hard commodities.
This Indicator Just Signaled the Next Oil Rally
Last year, the media was calling for the next bear market in oil. The last thing on most people’s mind was a 50% rally. But that’s exactly what happened.
Watch out for Lithium’s Bear Market
Lithium prices in China are tanking. Prices are down nearly 50% since the first quarter. That is echoing through world markets.
The Iranian Oil Crisis Will Send Oil Prices Soaring
Iran exported 2.2 million barrels of oil per day in July. That’s far more oil than Russia, Saudi Arabia or the U.S. can replace when sanctions begin.
Higher Oil Prices Are Coming Back
From 2011 to 2015 we paid between $3 and $4 per gallon. Those days could come back. And it will cost us a lot more money.
Canadian National Railway and CSX Earnings per Share (EPS) Growth
While analysts worry that demand for railway services may wane due to the trade war, higher oil prices suggest otherwise.
2 Key Events That Could Send Oil Prices Ripping Higher
In either scenario, higher oil prices will come. There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to natural resources.
Oil Prices Are at a Critical Level Right Now
Looking at the fundamentals surrounding oil can be difficult. Instead, I rely on the charts, which show that oil is at a critical level right now.
This Middle Eastern Stand Off Will Hit Your Wallet Hard
All eyes are on the trade war waging between the U.S. and China, but there’s an even bigger crisis brewing in the Middle East that’s going to hit your wall in way we haven’t seen since 2008.
The Oil Sector’s Tech Revolution Will Drive Huge Profits
Rig count has long been a great proxy for oil production. Simply put, the more oil rigs, the more oil they can pump. However, all of that has changed now.
Grab the Dip in This Oil Sector Now, Make a Bundle
Oil demand isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it’s growing. And producers have to find those additional supplies somewhere.
Here Comes the Next Short-Term Oil Sell-Off
When prices become unaffordable, they’ll come down. And this week, traders got another reason to second-guess the world’s appetite for high-priced crude oil.
Beat the Crude Oil Bulls … and Then Join Them
Monitoring the large speculators is not a precise timing indicator. But it’s a valuable piece of information to determine when it’s the right time to bet against the crowd.
Oil’s Huge Milestone Is Big News for Investors
In November 2016, OPEC announced cuts to oil production. Now, a year and a half after the production cuts, the organization has accomplished its goal.