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

Jun 17 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Stop The World, I Want To Get Off

Jun 14 2013

One minute Tokyo crashes, next minute Wall Street surges, and it’s all about Monopoly money. Dow up 180. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Metal Matters: Coal, Steel, Iron Ore, Aluminium And Copper

Jun 12 2013

Low CV coal imports, steel demand and iron ore. Aluminium output cuts and copper supply disruptions.


Treasure Chest: Iron Ore Price Providing Opportunities?

Jun 12 2013

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Deutsche Bank is calling an iron ore spot price under US$100/t while brokers disagree on second half forecasts.


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Jun 11 2013

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


The US Dollar And Commodity Prices

Jun 07 2013

An improving US economy is signalling a turnaround in the US dollar but the factors supporting this trend are slightly different this time around, with implications for commodity prices.


The Overnight Report: Blood On The Forex Floor

Jun 07 2013

The past 24 hours will go down as one of the maddest sessions in currency trading history. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Metal Matters: Lead, Coal And Iron Ore

Jun 06 2013

Price momentum should improve among commodities, the lead market is balanced while coal still has it tough and Citi wonders what can be done about iron ore volatility.


The Overnight Report: Correction Fever

Jun 06 2013

Wall Street tumbled last night on weaker data and a stubborn fear of Fed tapering. Dow down 216. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Ups And Downs Of Fedspeak

Jun 05 2013

Hawkish Fedspeak sent Wall Street tumbling last night, but the buyers never miss an opportunity. Dow down 76. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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