Investment Insights 25 Oct 22: Outlook for energy and base metals prices

CBA Director Mining & Energy Economist, Vivek Dhar speaks with Tom Piotrowski about his updated forecasts for oil, coal and iron ore prices. The pair also discuss the key uncertainties which have the potential to impact commodity prices.

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