Iron Ore

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 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)

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

Russia’s military advance into Ukraine is now hanging over global sentiment. Dow down 42. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

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 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)

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities suggests Rio Tinto will look to $62 before finding strong support.

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)

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.

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