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
Feb 16 2015
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Putin On A Show
Feb 13 2015
Russia has agreed to a ceasefire in Ukraine, again, boosting stock and commodity markets. Dow up 110. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Oil, Copper, Coal And Iron Ore
Feb 12 2015
Oil likely to reverse again; Chinese copper demand should increase; coal scarcity; iron ore prices can go lower.
The Overnight Report: Endless Greece
Feb 12 2015
The Greek debate continues while oil prices drift lower once more. Dow down 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Buy It Anyway
Feb 11 2015
Greece was dismissed last night on Wall Street and another fall in the oil price failed to dampen enthusiasm. Dow up 139. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Greece Lightning
Feb 10 2015
Markets are beginning to see a Grexit as a likely outcome while China’s numbers also weighed last night. Dow down 95. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Feb 09 2015
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Damn The Torpedoes
Feb 06 2015
With oil rebounding once more, the EU upgrading growth expectations and US earnings proving net positive, Wall Street is liking it. Dow up 211. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Sizing Up BHP
Feb 05 2015
The Chartist suggests BHP Billiton’s “parabolic” rally may present a pullback and buying opportunity.
The Overnight Report: Oh, It Was Just A Dream
Feb 05 2015
Oil crashed back to earth last night, although a Chinese easing measure provided some relief. Dow up 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
