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: Wall Street Feeling Confident
Jul 10 2013
Optimistic expectations for the earnings season are leading Wall Street back toward all-time highs. Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Back From Holiday
Jul 09 2013
Global markets saw reversals to a degree from Friday’s initial US jobs responses as America returned to work last night after the break. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: WTI, Coal, Steel And Base Metals
Jul 08 2013
Mineral prices slumped in June but there are signs that pressure is abating for some, signalling to analysts there may be opportunities out there.
Weekly Broker Wrap: Oz House Prices, Building, Confidence Are All Subdued
Jul 08 2013
House prices, building activity and consumer confidence are all subdued and Goldman Sachs has downgraded Australian economic growth forecasts.
The Monday Report
Jul 08 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Material Matters: Gold And Gold Miners, Quarterly Outlook, Oil And Nickel
Jul 05 2013
Gold stocks face downgrades, Brent crude should rebound while nickel prices are likely to stay under pressure.
The Overnight Report: Doves At The Ready In Europe
Jul 05 2013
An easing of tension in Egypt, an easing of political tension in Portugal, and dovish commentary from both the ECB and BoE sent European stocks soaring last night in thin trade. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Rio To Remain Weak
Jul 04 2013
The Chartist reports no sign of a bounce on the charts for Rio Tinto, with further downside more likley.
The Overnight Report: Wall Street Breaks, The World Wobbles
Jul 04 2013
Strong jobs numbers sent Wall Street off to a positive holiday break, while Egypt took focus and European issues resurfaced. Dow up 56. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Commodity Indices, Bulks Oversupply And Gold
Jul 03 2013
JP Morgan suspects it’s time to become overweight commodity indices. Prices for bulks remain under pressure. Goldman hails gold miner plans for quality versus quantity.
