Iron Ore

Unrest in Hong Kong and implications for Chinese growth are the latest geopolitical considerations in an increasingly crowded global equation. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

The outlook for metals and bulk commodity prices reveals few supply constraints in 2015. Broker views converge on iron ore and diverge on some of the base metals.

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

The Chartist reports the bearish technical signals for the iron ore price are overriding any support level consideration for Australia’s iron ore miners.

Credible threats from IS to start attacking Western cities was arguably the main trigger last night of big falls on Wall Street. Dow down 264. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. Morgan Stanley has upgraded Rio to a Buy equivalent rating, joining the eight FNArena database brokers with similarly positive expectations.

Strong economic data in the US and weak sentiment in Europe last night underscored the growing imbalance across the Atlantic. Dow up 154. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Beijing’s dismissal of stimulus talk has reverberated around global markets over the past 24 hours. Dow down 107. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Australia’s oil stocks slump as price eases; China’s thermal coal restrictions create uncertainties; broad sell off in metals; and gold finds consumer support.

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