ausbiz covers all the latest in commodities news, measuring the impact of ever-changing commodity prices on Australian mining companies, as well as emerging trends in the sector and the impact of global economic forces on the commodity complex.
It is difficult to overstate the importance of metals and mining to the Australian economy. Mining accounts for 10 percent of GDP, 70 percent of goods exports, and with Australia's abundant natural wealth, it's no surprise that more than 600 mining companies make up over 20 percent of ASX listed companies.
What do investors need to know about commodities?
The main driver of the relative performance of mining companies is commodity prices. ausbiz checks in on the overnight price movements of iron ore, gold, copper, nickel and oil.
Australia's single biggest export is iron ore to China, and copper is used in everything from homes to factories - so it is an excellent gauge of overall global demand. Oil is also a good gauge of economic activity and reflects geopolitical tensions. It can be driven by moves in the US dollar.
The push for more sustainable and renewable energy has put the spotlight on lithium. While financial markets aren't overly focused on lithium prices on a daily basis, many investors are examining explorers and producers in the EV minerals space, which is an emerging line of ausbiz inquiry.
While many investors primarily gain exposure to commodities via the miner, commodities as an asset class may be considered part of any balanced portfolio. ausbiz examines the commodities from all angles. Take gold, for example; some consider it a hedge against inflation, while other experts lament that gold has no yield and tends to underperform during an era of rising yields.
Who are our experts?
Australia's top economists and commodities analysts join the ausbiz team on a daily basis to help investors understand commodity prices trends and how they may ultimately impact their investments. ausbiz also regularly taps into expert commentary from energy research and commodity consultancies worldwide, including the US, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand.
Apart from analysts and prices, ausbiz takes a deep dive into companies that stand to benefit when commodity prices change. While the top three producers - BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals - feature regularly, ausbiz also speaks with the CEOs of emerging explorers, small-cap producers and other top-tier Australian listed commodity producers to keep investors abreast of the latest commodity stock market news.
Commodities on ausbiz
From commodity price checks to economic analysis, emerging themes and CEO interviews, ausbiz keeps investors informed throughout the Australian trading day to help them make the most of their time and money.
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