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.



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