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: Over To You Janet
Sep 03 2014
Rising expectations of a Fed rate rise had US bonds and gold crashing last night while oil prices tumbled and stock markets were undecided. Dow down 30. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Calm Reigns
Sep 02 2014
The holiday on Wall Street ensured all markets were quiet last night. Except iron ore, which has fallen to a two-year low. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Sep 01 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Cold War Heating Up
Aug 29 2014
Russia’s military advance into Ukraine is now hanging over global sentiment. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Flat On Top
Aug 28 2014
With a long weekend approaching, the S&P was completely unchanged last night. Dow up 15. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: A New Millennium
Aug 27 2014
The S&P closed at 2000 last night for the first time, to little fanfare. Dow up 29. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Further Downside For Rio
Aug 26 2014
Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests Rio Tinto will look to $62 before finding strong support.
The Overnight Report: Beyond 2000
Aug 26 2014
The S&P500 traded briefly above 2000 last night for the first time ever, supposedly thanks to Mario Draghi. Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Nickel, Nickel Miners, Coal And Aluminium
Aug 25 2014
Nickel price stalls for the present; Leverage to exploration among OZ nickel miners; Low prices, mounting losses remain themes in coal; and range-bound aluminium.
The Monday Report
Aug 25 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
