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: Uncertain In Unknown Territory
Mar 07 2013
Solid US economic data ensured another rise on Wall Street, but activity was less than convincing. Dow up 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Metal Matters: Rio Tinto’s View, Gold and Nickel
Mar 06 2013
Rio Tinto’s outlook is guardedly positive, weak gold is offering opportunity, while Credit Suisse sees some light at the end of the tunnel for nickel.
The Overnight Report: Blue Skies, Smiling At Me
Mar 06 2013
The Dow entered blue sky territory last night, boldly going where it has never been before, in rising 125 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: China Can’t Stop It Either
Mar 05 2013
Wall Street shrugged off sequesters and Chinese property restrictions to again close higher last night. Dow up 38. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Metal Matters: Iron Ore, Thermal Coal, Copper and Gold
Mar 04 2013
Analysts suspect iron ore’s price rebound is short term, coal is still plentiful and the copper surplus is eroding. Gold prices should ease.
The Overnight Report: The Peak Is A Little Scary
Mar 01 2013
The Dow ran up to within sight of the all-time high and then got the jitters, retreating for the time being. Dow down 20. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Metals Matters: Thermal Coal And Iron Ore
Feb 28 2013
We take a closer look at the latest on two of Australia’s main economic export drivers, coal and iron ore.
The Overnight Report: Out Of My Way, I’m A Buyer
Feb 28 2013
Forget Europe, forget the sequester. Positive US data and more QE confirmation sent Wall Street looking for new highs again last night. Dow up 175. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Bouncing Ben
Feb 27 2013
Wall Street quickly forgot about Italy last night on solid housing data and Bernanke’s quashing of QE exit talk. Dow up 115. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Iron Ore To Get Cyclone Rusty
Feb 26 2013
Tropical Cyclone Rusty is headed for the Pilbara coast and Rusty is not good for iron.
