Iron Ore

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with a range of updates on the oil market, Macquarie expecting stable thermal coal prices and NAB updating on base metals.

Iron ore prices have continued to come under pressure in recent weeks and no sustained rally is expected before macroeconomic conditions stabilise.

Most stockbroker research focused on China in the week past with Europe only playing second fiddle. Meanwhile profit estimates continue to fall.

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.

While the Australian dollar has bounced against the US currency since late last month the gains are seen as unsustainable given growth concerns and the potential for a rate cut.

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A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on supportive factors for oil and tin, China’s under-reporting of steel production and a correction in iron ore prices.

A solid quarterly production report from Fortescue has seen brokers remain positive on the stock given value at current levels as expansion plans continue to be executed.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ and Barclays updating on commodity expectations, issues for steel and oil and a note on palladium.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. The current unwind of the US dollar commodity carry trade leads UBS to reverse its year-long bearishness on commodities and mining stocks.