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: Hesitation At The Top

Feb 26 2015

Both the local and US markets are struggling to find an excuse to push meaningfully higher at present. Dow up 15. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Price Volatility Strikes BlueScope

Feb 25 2015

BlueScope’s first half result reflected the diversity in the business and brokers weigh up the positive and negative implications.


The Overnight Report: Later This Year

Feb 25 2015

Yellen’s testimony has been taken to indicate a later rather than sooner US rate rise. Dow up 92. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Yellen Jitters

Feb 24 2015

Wall Street eased last night as markets await Janet Yellen’s scheduled testimony. Dow down 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Feb 23 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Date With Destiny

Feb 20 2015

Greece requests a loan, not a bailout, as tonight’s deadline looms. Dow down 44. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Copper, Iron Ore, Coal And Mineral Sands

Feb 19 2015

Copper becoming attractive; more gloom for iron ore pricing; coal languishes; Credit Suisse bearish on mineral sands.


The Overnight Report: Release The Doves

Feb 19 2015

The Fed minutes suggested no imminent rate rise, and Wall Street shrugged. Dow down 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Stalemate In Brussels

Feb 18 2015

Greece has until Friday to ask for an extension, or…well that’s the big question. Dow up 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Happy Birthday Mister President

Feb 17 2015

It was all quiet on the market front last night with Wall Street closed, although tensions are high in Europe with regard what to do about Greece. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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