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: And Today We Go Down

Mar 27 2014

Positive data was overridden by Russia worries and bond buying as Wall Street continues to struggle for direction. Dow down 98. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Grafting Back

Mar 26 2014

It was another volatile session on Wall Street last night, this time finishing to the upside. Dow up 91. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Struggles For Direction

Mar 25 2014

Data will be the key as Wall Street consolidates in the wake of Yellen’s interest rate scare. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Chinese Growth, Coal, Zinc And Nickel

Mar 24 2014

Chinese growth moderates but stays firm, while coal prices are likely to feel the pinch for longer. The zinc market is unlikely to tighten much and the big rise in nickel prices may have passed.


The Monday Report

Mar 24 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Nothing To Fear

Mar 21 2014

Wall Street has decided that if interest rates do rise soon, so be it. Dow up 108. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Six Months Or That Type Of Thing

Mar 20 2014

Confusing signals from Janet Yellen sparked significant volatility late on Wall Street. Dow down 114. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Profitable Dirty Harry Moment To Buy BHP And Rio

Mar 19 2014

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report discusses the slowing Chinese economy and its impact on Australia’s big miners.


The Overnight Report: Resume Normal Programming

Mar 19 2014

Wall Street went back to bullish last night as events in Crimea faded on the risk scale. Dow up 88. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Copper, Iron Ore And Oil

Mar 18 2014

Unwinding the spin on copper and iron ore financing and contemplating the expenditure shift to onshore oil.



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