Iron Ore

Wall Street has decided the first Fed rate rise is looming. Dow down 317. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Russian sanction concerns, a surprise GDP, new dovishness from the Fed and a so-so jobs precursor all made for quite a rollercoaster on Wall Street last night. Dow down 31. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

A new survey suggests mining leaders are pessimistic while the outlook for base metals, ex copper, is bullish. Geopolitical instability supports gold and palladium while iron ore is re-balancing.

A step-up in coordinated US-EU sanctions against Russia with regard finance, arms and energy last night had Wall Street a little nervous. Dow down 70. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

This week’s pending GDP data, Fed meeting and jobs numbers are keeping Wall Street quiet for the moment. Dow up 22. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Sims Metal Management’s new five-year strategy has brokers abuzz with praise, but some signs of success will be needed before most are convinced.

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

US earnings are failing to excite so far and mixed global economic data contributed to a flat session on Wall Street last night. Dow down 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

BHP met, or exceeded, production expectations in FY14 and FY15 guidance is strong. Still, many brokers are a little more reserved than the company’s raw numbers suggest.

Speculation continues over Indonesia’s metal ore export ban as nickel exports grind to a halt. Iron ore supply pressure is mounting while aluminium markets tighten.