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: Contagion
Dec 11 2014
Oil tanked again last night, setting off a big sell-off on Wall Street as traders focused on the immediate negatives and wider impacts. Dow down 268. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
No Respite For Fortescue
Dec 10 2014
The Chartist suggests that while a contrarian buy call could be made, the sellers still hold sway in iron ore and thus Fortescue Metals.
Material Matters: Industrial Metals, Iron Ore, Thermal Coal and Oil
Dec 10 2014
Chinese commodity demand weakens; iron ore price pressures continue; Chinese policy affects thermal coal; and Oz oil producers sharpen cost cutting tools.
The Overnight Report: Who Killed Santa?
Dec 10 2014
Global economic weakness fears reverberated around the globe over the last 24 hours, before Wall Street managed a turnaround from the depths last night. Dow down 51. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: There Goes The Neighbourhood
Dec 09 2014
While Australian traders were concentrating on bank relief and US jobs yesterday, the rest of the world was posting ever weakening data. Dow down 106. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Odds Favour BHP Bounce
Dec 08 2014
Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea in BHP Billiton
The Monday Report
Dec 08 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Draghi Plays To Form
Dec 05 2014
No new policy measures from the ECB, although rumour has it January might just be the month. Dow down 12. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Base Metals, Nickel, Tin And Iron Ore
Dec 04 2014
Bulls prevail in base metals as value emerges in key stocks; challenges in tin market short term; pressure continues on junior iron ore miners.
The Overnight Report: A Little Bit Of Stability
Dec 04 2014
Commodity prices were thankfully more stable last night as Wall Street pressed on to further new highs. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
