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: Correction Debate Returns

Mar 10 2015

On the sixth anniversary of the US bull market, talk is again of the overdue correction. Dow up 138. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Mar 09 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Euros Leave The Building

Mar 06 2015

The ECB’s QE program will likely see more money flowing out of Europe in search of yield elsewhere. Dow up 38. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Copper, Bulks, Steel, Energy And Softs

Mar 05 2015

Copper supply; weakness in bulks; steel market doldrums; downward pressure on LNG; headwinds abating for wheat; cotton overvalued.


The Overnight Report: Over To You, Mario

Mar 05 2015

Wall Street continued to pull back ahead of tonight’s ECB meeting and Friday’s US jobs numbers. Dow down 106. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Politics And Pullbacks

Mar 04 2015

The Israeli prime minister stirred up markets last night while Wall Street took profits following Monday’s Nasdaq milestone. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Beyond 2000

Mar 03 2015

It’s taken fifteen years, but the Nasdaq is now back where it was before the dotcom bubble burst. Dow up 155. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Mar 02 2015

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


The Overnight Report: America Disinflates

Feb 27 2015

US CPI data showed headline disinflation, but a stronger core number sent the greenback soaring. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Coal, Zinc, Copper And Metro Mining

Feb 26 2015

Coal outlook still subdued; zinc more bullish; copper supply tightens; Metro Mining advances on bauxite.



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