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 Monday Report

Jul 13 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Communists Invade Shanghai

Jul 10 2015

The Chinese government’s desperate efforts to halt its stock market crash finally paid off yesterday. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


No Bottom In Sight For Iron Ore

Jul 09 2015

The Chartist reports a failure to hold 46.70 suggests open downside for the iron ore price.


The Overnight Report: Chinese Burn

Jul 09 2015

Wall Street tumbles on China as iron ore falls 11% despite a rebound in base metals and a glimmer of hope for Greece. Dow down 261. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: A Walk On The Wild Side

Jul 08 2015

Wall Street followed Australia’s astonishing reversal yesterday with the biggest intraday turnaround in four years. Metal prices were slaughtered last night. Dow up 93. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Commodities Cop The Bulk Of It

Jul 07 2015

Global stock markets held up relatively well in the wake of the “no” vote but on the Greece/China quinella, oil, iron ore and copper took a hit. Dow down 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 06 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Holding Pattern

Jul 03 2015

The world has squared up ahead of Sunday, and the US long weekend. Dow down 27. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Price Pain Continues Across Commodities

Jul 02 2015

Slumping prices are generating pain across a range of commodities, while nickel appears better positioned for some upside.


Fortescue To Test Support

Jul 02 2015

The Chartist reports Fortescue Metals is in a downtrend but is nearing support for those feeling brave.



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