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: Looking For Inspiration
Nov 13 2014
Wall Street doesn’t want to go down, but doesn’t want to go up either. Something will have to give. Dow down 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Iron Ore, Steel, Coking Coal, Oil And Gold
Nov 12 2014
A subdued outlook is in place for iron ore, steel, coking coal and oil. In contrast, gold looks a little brighter.
The Overnight Report: Veterans Provide Distraction
Nov 12 2014
The Veterans’ Day bank/bond market holiday in the US left all markets thin, and in some cases volatile, last night. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Markets Rethink US Jobs Report
Nov 11 2014
US stocks held their ground last night but currencies, bonds, oil and gold all reversed their initial Friday night responses to the US jobs report. Dow up 39. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Downside Ahead For BHP
Nov 10 2014
Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea in BHP Billiton.
The Monday Report
Nov 10 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: New Highs For Wall Street, Again
Nov 07 2014
For the 37th time in 2014, the Dow hit a new all-time high last night in rising 69 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Oil, Iron Ore And Base Metals
Nov 06 2014
Downward price pressure continues for oil; Cooper Basin expectations reduced; M&A appetite prevails among miners; macro economic trends preoccupy LME conference participants.
The Overnight Report: Republicans Take Congress
Nov 06 2014
Wall Street was buoyed last night when it became clear the Republicans now have a majority in both houses. Dow up 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Falling Oil Weighing On The World
Nov 05 2014
Further falls in oil prices last night dragged on Wall Street and sparked selling in base metals. Dow up 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
