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: Highs All Around
Jul 24 2014
Wall Street decided that if those Ossies can hit a new high, so can the S&P, which did so last night despite the Dow closing down 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Hesitation At The Top
Jul 23 2014
Wall Street looked at new highs last night but failed to follow through. Dow up 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Iron Ore, Costs, Small Caps, Mineral Sands, Base Metals
Jul 22 2014
Iron ore discounts, miner costs, small Oz resource stocks and the outlook for mineral sands, aluminium and nickel.
The Overnight Report: Sanction Uncertainty
Jul 22 2014
Acquiescence from the Russian separatists prevented Wall Street from a sharp fall last night as nervousness continues over Ukraine tensions. Dow down 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Mt Gibson Betters Forecasts But Price Still Key
Jul 21 2014
Mount Gibson Iron increased shipments and sales in the June quarter but the future remains plagued by the weak iron ore price.
BHP Due A Pullback
Jul 21 2014
Nick Linton-Ffrost of Fifth Wave suggests a short-term trading idea in BHP Billiton.
The Monday Report
Jul 21 2014
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Tragedy In Ukraine
Jul 18 2014
A passenger jet was mistakenly shot down over Ukraine last night. Dow down 161. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Wanna Get High?
Jul 17 2014
The Dow hit its fifteenth new high in 2014 last night as Janet Yellen reprised her back-pedalling act. Dow up 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Positive Signs For Iron Ore
Jul 16 2014
The Chartist reports the technicals on the spot iron ore price are beginning to suggest a break-up although more work may yet need to be done.
