Phil Burgert

Energy’s countdown to the election

Phil Burgert
September 30, 2012
With the election almost upon us, traders and analysts weigh in on how its outcome may affect the currently oversupplied energy market as well as any potential geopolitical repercussions, which have been a major factor in recent years.

Equities face steep fiscal cliff of worries in election year

Phil Burgert
July 31, 2012
Election-year cycles and defensive stocks are keeping equities in the black despite European uncertainties and the fiscal cliff countdown. But, can it continue?

Treasuries stuck in Groundhog Day

Phil Burgert
June 30, 2012
As in 2010 and 2011, the year started with hopes for a strengthening economy, which failed to follow through.

Base metals see accelerating demand pace

Phil Burgert
April 30, 2012
Sideways action that has been a feature of both base and precious metals markets for much of the past year is expected to continue in future months, although some upturn could come late in the year.

Bats IPO halted by technical glitch

Phil Burgert
April 30, 2012
Pinch hitter

Dollar wins by default... again

Phil Burgert
March 31, 2012
Currency market outlooks are shifting as countries take on austerity programs amid rising energy prices. Meanwhile, central banks try to keep an even keel.

Tantalum threatened by Dodd-Frank, Australian cuts

Phil Burgert
February 9, 2012
Markets for tantalum metals used primarily in electronics could face short supplies by as early as 2014 in part because of reduced Australian primary production

Critical rare earths face looming shortage

Phil Burgert
February 9, 2012
The most optimistic of projections suggests a shortage of 20,000 tonnes of critical rare earth metals is likely to develop by 2015

Cobalt faces a looming supply disruption threat

Phil Burgert
February 8, 2012
Demand for cobalt used in cellular phones and electric vehicle batteries is expected to remain strong, but the sector could be plagued by supply disruptions

China stays key to copper demand: Standard Bank

Phil Burgert
February 7, 2012
Global copper consumption is expected to grow 1.2% in 2012 to reach 20,349 million metric tons, with China accounting for the bulk of the demand