Central banks search for answers to virus impact Policymakers got a wake-up call last week as the Federal Reserve’s emergency interest rate cut did little restore confidence. Bloomberg News | March 7, 2020 | 9:11 pm
Oil’s big breakup in Vienna is leaving scars across the market It’s not just oil that’s being affected, but also gold. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2020 | 3:50 pm
Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2020 | 2:28 pm
Gold investors cash in gains to cover massive losses in equities Bullion has gained about 6% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2020 | 10:18 am
Africa’s biggest bank releases funding policy on coal projects Standard says it will evaluate projects on a case-by-case basis, assessing the need for power in the country where the mine or plant is situated. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2020 | 12:14 pm
Coronavirus damps upbeat mood among miners as financing dries up The Bloomberg Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return has tumbled more than 10% since mid-January as the virus outbreak spread globally. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2020 | 4:28 pm
Gold is back in favor thanks to Fed’s emergency cut Spot gold extended gains Wednesday after jumping by the most since 2016. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2020 | 1:33 pm
Trump’s best shot at saving coal is an obscure power market In the past three months, regulators have disrupted ambitious plans to combat climate change in electric grids. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2020 | 4:54 pm
Coal states urge Trump Administration to tackle plant closures More than a dozen coal-fired power plants have been decommissioned in the past two years. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2020 | 4:30 am
Copper to rally to $3 once virus passes, Chile minister says Prices “should stabilize once the coronavirus passes,” Prokurica said in Toronto. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2020 | 1:40 pm
Zimbabwe almost triples salaries for mine workers The union had initially sought a 67% increase for its lowest-paid members. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2020 | 10:06 am
Big copper conference joins list of gatherings canceled on virus Cesco Conference in Santiago has been canceled due to concerns over travel risks associated with the coronavirus. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2020 | 9:46 am