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: Correcting Friday

Nov 27 2012

With Wall Street returned to normal service, traders looked askance at Friday’s unsupported rally. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Australian Stocks: What Happened Today?

Nov 26 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


Iron Ore Recovery In 2013?

Nov 26 2012

The Chartist reports weekly Chinese iron ore price data are providing signs of a 2013 recovery story for the mineral and China alike.


The Monday Report

Nov 26 2012

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


The Overnight Report: Pass The Pecan Pie

Nov 23 2012

Chinese data helped boost European stocks while the US gave thanks last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Thanks Given For Ceasefire

Nov 22 2012

Wall Street shook off Greece and embraced a Middle East ceasefire before disappearing at lunchtime ahead of the holiday break. Dow up 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


What Happened Today?

Nov 21 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.


Which Miners? Which Commodities?

Nov 21 2012

It’s a tricky business picking future winners in mining and commodities but Blackrock and Citi have a stab at it.


The Overnight Report: Buyers Holding The Fort

Nov 21 2012

Wall Street dipped on cliff talk from Bernanke last night, but recovered from a decent drop to be flat at the close. Dow down 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


What Happened Today?

Nov 20 2012

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.



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