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

Jun 22 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Lock The Doors Spiro

Jun 19 2015

Will Greece shut its banks on the weekend? Dow up 180. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Bulk Trends, Oz Miners, Alumina, Nickel, Zinc And Steel

Jun 18 2015

Bulk trends mixed; Oz miners underperform; alumina to weaken; nickel, zinc prices on the rise; steel decline to continue.


The Overnight Report: Clueless

Jun 18 2015

The Fed provided no further clues last night as to when the first rate hike might be. Dow up 31. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Jun 17 2015

Global stock markets appeared to shrug off Greece last night in a reversal of mood, ahead of tonight’s Fed statement. Dow up 113. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Be Afraid

Jun 16 2015

Global markets are finally beginning to fear an increasingly likely Greek default. Dow down 107. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 15 2015

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


Material Matters: LNG, Iron Ore, Coking Coal, Copper And Alumina

Jun 12 2015

Upside for LNG prices; iron ore rally unsustainable; curtailments continue in coking coal; copper processing costs slump; alumina in China.


The Overnight Report: IMF Storms Out

Jun 12 2015

The IMF has abandoned negotiations with Greece, making a default more likely and sending global bond yields back down again. Dow up 38. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Rebound

Jun 11 2015

Strap in. Fresh news from Greece and a subsequent surge in global stock markets have the local futures market fired up. Dow up 236. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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