Market Pulse - Commodities
US consumer confidence falls for a second straight month in September
Americans' short-term confidence fell back for a second consecutive month in September amid the recent increase in petrol prices and weakness in the stock market.
Bodycote posts jump in 1H free cash flow, cuts debt
Bodycote posted a big jump in sales and earnings for the front half of the year leading to a surge in free cash flow.
US import prices were little changed in June
The cost of imported goods was little changed in June.
US trade deficit jumps in April
America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world widened unexpectedly in April.
Berenberg describes Centamin's exploration programme as 'systematic' and 'disciplined'
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'buy' recommendation and 145. 0p target price for shares of gold miner Centamin following an exploration roundtable with company management the day before.
Polymetal flips into negative free cash flow amid sanctions, but upbeat on outlook
Polymetal decided to forego dividend payments for 2022 in order to preserve flexibility in navigating what it termed "a highly volatile and uncertain external environment".
Fresnillo sees 2022 profits more than halve amid cost pressures
Gold and silver miner Fresnillo saw its profits more than halve in 2022 amid volatility in precious metals' prices and increased cost pressures.