Iron Ore

Australian equity indices closed slightly lower in 2010, underperforming many global markets. Analysts debate whether that trend may reverse in 2011.

ANZ compares the numbers over the last decade to show just how rapidly Australia’s trading ties with India are growing in significance.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with positive views on the Australian energy sector and titanium but reasons for caution on precious and base metals and the steel sector.

Fortescue shares remain caught in a range, reports the TechWizard.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with debate on oil, steel and gold prices and suggested gains in fertilisers.

The Queensland floods impacted on a number of coal mines but not as much as some reports had indicated, so recent price gains may not last in the view of ANZ Banking Group.

Analysts and strategists at leading stockbrokerages continue making changes to their forecasts and preferences for the year ahead.

Resource Capital Research provides its view on iron ore pricing into next year.

Commonwealth Bank economists look at China’s impact on global economic growth as we enter 2011.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on broker tours of China and Chile, some positives for copper and iron ore and gold seen as well placed to withstand any unwinding of speculative long positions.