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: Bulk, Base And Precious Metals, Oil And Softs

Nov 09 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Commodity markets are volatile and China is key but there is value in oversold base metals and energy.


Postcards From China

Nov 09 2012

Analysts find the best place to assess the Chinese economy is from on the ground in China, and several have reported back from their sojourns, including to the biannual Canton Trade Fair.


The Overnight Report: Cliffhanger

Nov 09 2012

Fiscal cliff and Europe – nothing’s changed. Dow down 121. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: No We Can’t

Nov 08 2012

Wall Street responded poorly to another four years of deadlocked government and now that the election is over, Europe is back in the frame. Dow down 312. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Upside For BHP?

Nov 07 2012

The Chartist believes BHP has now seen a significant low and is looking for a gradual move higher.


Investing In Commodities: A Mini-Guide

Nov 07 2012

By Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor FNArena Legendary investor Jim Rogers is now an old man who likes to chat about the joys of two…


The Overnight Report: Oops, Oh Well

Nov 07 2012

A newspaper error had Romney ahead in Ohio in early polling, triggering technical buying. But Wall Street decided to hang in there anyway. Dow up 133. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Bring It On

Nov 06 2012

Wall Street was quiet last night ahead of an election most continue to claim is too close to call. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Bulks, Base Metals, Silver And LNG

Nov 05 2012

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the bulk metals markets and the outlook for lead and nickel, demand issues for silver and the potential threat for Australian projects from US LNG exports.


The Overnight Report: What Storm?

Nov 02 2012

Solid US data had Wall Street shaking off any sogginess last night. Dow up 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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