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: Geopolitical Flux
Aug 12 2014
Has Putin backed off in Ukraine and is the Iraqi prime minister about to be replaced? These are the questions leading to uncertainty as markets wait and watch. Dow up 16. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Mineral Sands, Zinc, Coal And Iron Ore
Aug 11 2014
Price recovery in mineral sands pushed out; zinc moves further into deficit; pressures on coal continue to mount; iron ore stabilises, for now.
The Monday Report
Aug 11 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Still Heading South
Aug 08 2014
Europe remains the source of angst as a data-related early rally on Wall Street was quickly snuffed out. Dow down 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Commodity Price Forecasts Revamped
Aug 07 2014
Entering the second half of 2014 several commodity analysts have revamped price forecasts with the overall outlook modestly positive, except for coal.
The Overnight Report: All Eyes On Europe
Aug 07 2014
Italy has fallen back into recession and the German stock market is close to breaking down. Markets await the ECB meeting tonight. Dow up 13. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Correction Resumes
Aug 06 2014
Tuesday night has proven a blip as last night saw the selling return given several factors, including escalating geopolitical tension. Dow down 139. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Atlas Iron A Play For The Risk Tolerant
Aug 05 2014
Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reports the technicals are looking better for beaten-down Atlas Iron.
The Overnight Report: Another Failed Correction?
Aug 05 2014
Wall Street rebounded last night following the bank bail-out in Portugal but is the correction really over? Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Monday Report
Aug 04 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
