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US Dodd-Frank Act: An Overview: US Energy and the Dodd-Frank Act
August 10, 2010
US energy markets face a new regulatory framework arising from the failings of the financial sector. Trading costs will rise, threatening liquidity. However, many key elements of the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act have been passed on to regulators. Their true nature will emerge only with time.
Gold Price Analysis: Gold maintains its shine despite price swings
August 4, 2010
Gold recently has declined from the record highs achieved in June 2010 as investors have returned to risk and sapped profits. In this in-depth report, Platts looks at how gold managed to rocket so high in the first instance only to be pulled lower.
Platts: Podcasts
Iron ore spot price dips as Q4 contract price becomes clearer
August 26, 2010 - Discussion of recent spot iron ore for delivery into China sliding as negative sentiment in the market led to a retraction of bids and lower offers.
Platts: Podcasts
Moly prices higher as buyers anticipate upturn in consumption
August 18, 2010 - Analyzing factors impacting recent price rises in the molybdenum oxide market and examining the outlook for moly in Q4 2010.

Industry Solution Papers Library

Feeding Frenzies and Famines: China and No. 2 Copper Scrap
With copper scrap having become such a hot commodity some US mill consumers have had to buy cathode in lieu of scrap (published March 2009).

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