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 (On Tuesday)

Jun 09 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Joins In

Jun 05 2015

There were extenuating circumstances but last night Wall Street began to recognise moves in global bond rates. Dow down 170. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Copper, Gold, Oil And Bulks

Jun 04 2015

Copper finds support; lacklustre gold trends; opportunities for Cooper Basin players; demand for bulks subdued as Chinese consumption falls.


The Overnight Report: Here Comes Europe

Jun 04 2015

An upbeat ECB policy meeting send global bond yields surging last night as the world awaits Friday night’s US jobs numbers. Dow up 64. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Greece, Again

Jun 03 2015

Greece’s creditors decided to get on the front foot last night, sending the euro soaring. Dow down 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Data Deluge

Jun 02 2015

Economic data releases across the globe have done little to paint a clear picture over the past 24 hours. Dow up 29. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 01 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Fedspeak Follies

May 29 2015

Wall Street scratched its head last night as various Fedheads offered differing opinions on rate rise timing. Dow down 36. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Hail The Dealmaker

May 28 2015

The Greek prime minister has said a deal is nigh. No one else has, but markets liked it. Dow up 121. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Holiday Over

May 27 2015

Wall Street came back from its break to be scared into selling the Dow down 190 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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