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
The Monday Report
Aug 19 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: It Was Building
Aug 16 2013
The “good news is bad news” dam broke on Wall Street last night despite mixed data and weak corporate outlooks, setting off the inevitable “summer swoon”. Dow down 225. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: September On The Radar
Aug 15 2013
Not everyone believes the Fed will begin tapering next month, but enough do, sending Wall Street drifting south. Dow down 113. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Closing In On Tapering
Aug 14 2013
An up and down day on Wall Street featured a suggestion from a Fedhead initial tapering would be mild. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Uranium, Metal Prices And Copper
Aug 13 2013
Uranium is being stockpiled in China, metal prices are subdued and the outlook is mixed, but economic fundamentals are strengthening.
The Overnight Report: Steadying The Disinterested Ship
Aug 13 2013
Summer volumes continue, but Wall Street did manage a more familiar comeback last night. Down down 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
No Seasonal Crash For Iron Ore
Aug 12 2013
Last September the spot iron ore price suffered an alarming plunge to below US$90/t on seasonal Chinese destocking, but analysts can’t see the same happening again this year.
The Monday Report
Aug 12 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Back In Black
Aug 09 2013
After three down-days, Wall Street managed a mild up-session last night with Chinese data adding some impetus. Dow up 27. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Coal Demand Improves But Still Lacklustre
Aug 08 2013
It’s been a lacklustre year so far for coal and prices are expected to stay under pressure.
