Iron Ore
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
Cashed Up BC Iron Delivers On Promise
Aug 29 2013
BC Iron delivered a large dividend to finish FY13 with a flourish. Brokers anticipate more could be forthcoming.
The Overnight Report: Tentative Rebound, Oil Pushes Higher
Aug 29 2013
Markets reversed some of their knee-jerk Syria reaction last night but oil prices continue to rise on fear of escalation. Dow up 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Indonesian Policy, European Demand, Gold And Iron Ore
Aug 28 2013
Indonesian ore export quotas change, European metals demand forms a base while gold, iron ore prices may be stabilising.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street In War Mode
Aug 28 2013
Wall Street shifted to a traditional war stance last night with stocks down and bonds, gold and oil up in a safe haven rush. Dow down 170. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Syria Raises Its Ugly Head
Aug 27 2013
Wall Street fell sharply following a television appearance by the Secretary of State last night, while the US debt limit looms. Dow down 64. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Aug 26 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Good News Is Good
Aug 23 2013
Solid global economic data releases over the past 24 hours were well received by Wall Street, regardless of tapering concerns. Dow up 66. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Not When, But By How Much
Aug 22 2013
The Dow has closed below 15,000 after the Fed minutes suggested tapering is a given with only timing and quantum the unknowns. Dow down 105. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Tries To Stabilise
Aug 21 2013
The S&P rebounded last night while the Dow hangs perilously above 15,000, down 7 on the session. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Stocks Yield To Bonds
Aug 20 2013
The rush to exit US Treasuries continued last night, again weighing on stock markets. Dow down 70. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
