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: Encore

May 26 2016

Wall Street kicked on with it last night, although traders continue to point to short-covering rather than conviction buying. Dow up 145. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Oh Won’t You Stay

May 25 2016

A shift towards the “stay” vote and a surge in US home sales had buyers scrambling on Wall Street. Dow up 213. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


BlueScope May Have Peaked

May 24 2016

BlueScope Steel has upgraded guidance for the second half of FY16 by 29%, reflecting higher prices, stronger volumes and cost reductions. Brokers are divided as to whether there is more upside to come.


The Overnight Report: Waiting Game

May 24 2016

Wall Street has gone into quiet mode ahead of what June might bring. Dow down 8. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

May 23 2016

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


The Overnight Report: Fedspeak

May 20 2016

Fed officials seemed determined to prepare the market for a rate hike. Dow down 91. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: June Strengthens

May 19 2016

The potential for a June rate hike is greater than assumed, according to the Fed minutes. After a wild ride, Dow down 3. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


RERUN: Material Matters: LNG, Ferrochrome, Iron Ore, Steel, Tin, Nickel And Cobalt

May 18 2016

LNG offtake expiries; pick up in ferrochrome; improving fundamentals in iron ore; rapid fall in steel; rise in tin; loss making continues in nickel; demand growth for cobalt.


Material Matters: Oil & Gas, Silver, Zinc And Iron Ore

May 18 2016

Bid for AWE and near and longer term oil trends; silver outperforms; ample zinc stocks; and Macquarie upgrades near term outlook for iron ore.


The Overnight Report: Over-Inflated

May 18 2016

A jump in US CPI had investors running for the hills ahead of a June Fed rate hike last night. Dow down 180. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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