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: Sailing On

Apr 30 2014

The Dow again came close to a new all-time high last night as the Ukraine situation eased and Wall Street set itself ahead of a Fed meeting and barrage of global data from tonight. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Volatility Returns

Apr 29 2014

Wall Street rocked and rolled last night on a mix of solid US data, M&A, more tech selling and the ebb and flow of Ukraine/Russia news and rumours. Dow up 87. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Price Uncertainty Clouds Atlas Iron’s Outlook

Apr 28 2014

Atlas Iron has outlined a plan to create a mining hub at Corunna Downs but brokers are more concerned about the sustainability of the iron ore price.


The Monday Report

Apr 28 2014

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


The Overnight Report: The Big Apple

Apr 24 2014

Wall Street paused last night ahead of aftermarket results from Facebook and Apple, and was not disappointed. Dow down 12. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Mt Gibson Set For Strong FY14 But Bears Still Circle

Apr 23 2014

Mount Gibson’s March quarter numbers provoked several ratings upgrades from brokers but some are taking a dimmer view of the outlook.


The Overnight Report: Keep On Yellen

Apr 23 2014

The Dow flirted with a new all-time high last night as the Nasdaq recovered further in the Fed-driven rally. Dow up 65. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Apr 22 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Safe In The Bosom

Apr 17 2014

A dovish Janet Yellen last night told markets the Fed will maintain support whenever and as long as it is necessary. Dow up 162. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Oil & Gas, Chinese Demand And Softs

Apr 16 2014

Oil & gas production previews; Chinese commodity demand; soft commodities, Australian beef



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