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: Wasted Energy
Dec 08 2015
WTI has crashed under US$40/bbl following energy sector selling in Australia yesterday and prompting energy sector selling on Wall Street last night. Dow down 117. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Dec 07 2015
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Draghi Disappoints
Dec 04 2015
QE extended, but not by the quantum the market was anticipating. US dollar tanks. Dow down 252. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Life After Forty
Dec 03 2015
Oil and iron ore prices threatened to each breach US$40 last night as a mass shooting in California set US markets on edge. Dow down 158. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Dashing Through The Snow
Dec 02 2015
It’s December – time to buy. Dow up 168. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Eyes On China
Dec 01 2015
Global markets are nervously looking for any further signs of weakness in China’s market and economic data as Wall Street awaits this week’s jobs numbers. Dow down 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Nov 30 2015
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Thanks
Nov 27 2015
Wall Street was closed overnight but metals prices staged another rally. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
South32 Facing Difficult Choices
Nov 26 2015
South32 is expecting weak commodity prices will prevail for at least two more years, instigating a review of loss-making assets while making the most of its best performers.
The Overnight Report: Needn’t Have Bothered
Nov 26 2015
Activity on Wall Street ground to a halt last night ahead of the holiday. Dow up one point. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
