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 Overnight Report: Thin On The Ground

Jul 30 2013

Australia and the US are in waiting mode for earnings and data and policy decisions, leading to low volumes and a lack of definitive moves. Dow down 36. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 29 2013

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


Material Matters: Price Forecasts, Base Metals And Chinese Trade Data

Jul 26 2013

Goldman takes a look at metal price forecasts, while JP Morgan makes the case for improvement in refined zinc and Macquarie makes observations on the latest Chinese trade data.


The Overnight Report: Revenue Growth Elusive

Jul 26 2013

US earnings might be beating net estimates, but falling revenues are holding Wall Street back. Dow up 13. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Still Struggling

Jul 25 2013

More mixed earnings results, weak US bond demand and strong economic data provided a cocktail of uncertainty last night as Wall Street again failed to push higher. Dow down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Struggling At The Highs

Jul 24 2013

Wall Street is starting to look tired as earnings and data continue to offer mixed signals. Dow up 22. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Commodities: The Recovery Continues

Jul 23 2013

Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks observes a bounce in commodities and explains the importance of it all.


The Overnight Report: Just Okay

Jul 23 2013

The US earnings season is proving reasonable if not uninspiring to date, leaving the indices to hover at their highs. Dow up 1. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 22 2013

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


The Overnight Report: It’s All Good

Jul 19 2013

Bernanke has set the world straight, US earnings are reasonable, and US data are solid. Almost a too perfect world. Dow up 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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