Coal and Steel

Brokers brushed aside a robust first half result for Aurizon, instead looking at the issues which cloud the outlook beyond FY17.

Feb 14 2017

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.

Feb 09 2017


A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.

Jan 30 2017

BlueScope Steel has upgraded earnings estimates for the first half and brokers welcome the work done to improve the outlook and balance sheet.

Jan 25 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Italeave?

Jul 06 2016

Suddenly Brexit has thrust troubled Italian banks into the spotlight, adding to further EU uncertainty and market fear. Dow down 108. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Uncertainty Home And Abroad

Jul 05 2016

With Wall Street closed last night, markets were left to reflect on ongoing uncertainty in Britain and fresh uncertainty locally. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 04 2016

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Jul 01 2016

The S&P500 is now basically back where it was pre-Brexit. Dow up 235. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Coal, Iron Ore And Contractors

Jun 30 2016

China’s coal production cuts; coal price outlook; iron ore outlook; results preview for contractors.


The Overnight Report: What Brexit?

Jun 30 2016

Stock markets across the globe continued to rally back hard last night. Dow up 284. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Relief Rally

Jun 29 2016

Global markets bounced back last night following the Brexit panic as questions move on to what happens next. Dow up 269. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Brexit And The Commodity Outlook

Jun 28 2016

Brokers confront the potential price altering scenarios among various commodities as a result of the British vote to exit the EU.


The Overnight Report: Day Two

Jun 28 2016

Selling resumed across offshore markets last night as Brexit continued to reverberate. Dow down 260. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 27 2016

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.



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