Iron Ore

2015 previewed for commodities and equities; the banks and the Murray Inquiry; advertising trends. Stock preferences noted.

Spurred on by the Fed, Wall Street staged its biggest rally of the year last night. Dow up 421. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The Chartist is bullish Wesfarmers although a little patience may be required.

Confusion between the Fed’s statement and Yellen’s press conference comments sent markets on a wild ride last night. Dow up 288. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Australia’s terms of trade position deteriorates; iron ore break even reviewed; coking coal exports slow; and copper surplus expected.

Russia attempts to defend the ruble ahead of a wild ride on Wall Street last night. Dow down 111. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Terror in Sydney was not lost on Wall Street but it was a further fall in the price of oil which quickly nipped any attempt at a rally in the bud. Dow down 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

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

A fall in the WTI price to below 60 last night all but killed off a big retail sales-driven rebound on Wall Street. Dow up 63. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Forecasts for oil prices are revised sharply lower, with implications across the mining sector. Bell Potter looks at nickel one year on from Indonesia’s ban while Morgans contemplates miner cash piles.