Iron Ore

More solid US data were met by more world rumblings last night as traders eyed the fourth of July. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Positive data everywhere but China had global markets on the rise last night, and commodity prices jumping. Dow up 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A new Prime Minister opens up the debate on the MRRT and carbon tax, while steel prices diverge and oil demand slows in emerging markets.

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

Fed regional presidents stepped in last night to explain to markets that there is no need to believe the Fed will start tapering anytime soon. Dow up 114. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Iron ore is expected to firm a little then soften, rising coal supply is pressuring prices, while the falling AUD is helping domestic miners across the board, although there is little good news for gold.

Last night’s downward revision to US GDP confirms bad news is still good news too. Dow up 149. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Soft term weakness in iron ore may lead to opportunities later in the year, while the lower AUD is helping Aussie miners and maybe the de-rating cycle has ended.

Positive US data pushed Wall Street up last night despite monetary policy implications. Are things going back to “normal”? Dow up 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The world responded over the last 24 hours to a plunge in Chinese stocks but Fedspeak saved Wall Street from a much bigger fall. Dow down 139. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)