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: Déjà Vu

Feb 24 2016

Oil and banks returned as the spectres in global stock markets over the past 24 hours. Dow down 188. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Cheering Defaults

Feb 23 2016

As bankruptcies among US energy companies accelerate, Wall Street cheers a possible bottom in the oil price. Dow up 228. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Feb 22 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Take A Breath

Feb 19 2016

Wall Street pulled back a tad last night after three soaring sessions. Dow down 40. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Three Day Reprieve

Feb 18 2016

Wall Street has posted its first consecutive three-day gain in 2016 as the Fed signals caution and oil jumps once more. Dow up 257. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Pull The Other One

Feb 17 2016

Wall Street ignored a fall in oil prices sparked by OPEC bemusement in rallying strongly once more. Dow up 222. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Oversold Scramble

Feb 16 2016

Wall Street may have been closed, but the rebound set in train on Friday night has snowballed upward across the globe thereafter. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


BlueScope’s Outlook A Little More Rosy

Feb 15 2016

BlueScope Steel has upgraded first half guidance for the second time, raising hopes of a more sustainable profit performance in Australia.


The Monday Report

Feb 15 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Oil Talk And No Action

Feb 12 2016

More talk of coordinated OPEC cuts turned Wall Street around from a precipitous fall as European banks again take a dive. Dow down 254. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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