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

Material Matters: Commodity Outlook, Bulks, Base Metals, Oil, Platinum And Grains

Sep 29 2015

The outlook for energy, industrial metals and bulk commodities; platinum and Volkswagen; China’s grain imports.


The Overnight Report: Harbingers Of Death

Sep 29 2015

It was Death Crosses aplenty on Wall Street last night as the technicians stir the market into assuming the August lows must be retested. Dow down 312. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Is It Time To Be Bullish On Iron Ore?

Sep 28 2015

Iron ore prices have stabilised and even rallied a little. Is it time to become more bullish? Several brokers assess the prospects.


The Monday Report

Sep 28 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Starving Caterpillar

Sep 25 2015

Caterpillar sent a scare through Wall Street last night by slashing its revenue forecast and announcing extensive lay-offs. Dow down 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Taken In Stride

Sep 24 2015

Yesterday’s weak Chinese data did not have as much impact on US/European markets last night as was the case in Asia yesterday. Dow down 50. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Of Cars And Copper

Sep 23 2015

Heightened fears surrounding China’s slowdown saw copper give way last night, while VW’s recall has sparked a new source of fear. Dow down 179. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Not What You Think

Sep 22 2015

A rally back on Wall Street confirms post-Fed reaction is not about enlivened China fears. Dow up 125. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Sep 21 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Taking The Easy Road

Sep 18 2015

No rate rise. No clarity. Dow down 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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