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

Material Matters: A Commodity Market Overview, Nickel, Oil and Coal

Nov 20 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with CIMB offering an overview of commodity markets and updates on nickel, oil and coal.


Material Matters: Coal, Zinc, Mineral Sands and Fertiliser

Nov 16 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on coal, zinc, fertiliser and mineral sands.


The Overnight Report: Devil In The Data

Nov 16 2012

It was not a good night for data across the globe, but at least Wall Street closed off its lows for once. Dow down 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Commodities And The New Chinese Regime

Nov 15 2012

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin discusses the implications for global commodity prices of the new man in Beijing.


Material Matters: Gold, Oil, Copper, Coal, Cliff

Nov 15 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on gold, oil and the US fiscal cliff, copper and met coal and the implications of Obama’s re-election.


The Overnight Report: Obama Unmoved

Nov 15 2012

In his first second-term press conference, President Obama appeared to be unprepared to compromise on tax policy. Dow down 185. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Seasonal Boost For Coal?

Nov 14 2012

Analysts at UBS and Citi suggest coal prices could be supported by a seasonal demand boost.


The Overnight Report: Bears Gaining Ground

Nov 14 2012

The Dow was up by as much as 80 points last night on a positive earnings result before the bears took over again. Dow down 58. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Flat As A Tack

Nov 13 2012

After last week’s action it was a good opportunity to take a long weekend in the US. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


What Happened Today?

Nov 09 2012

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



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