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: Plenty Of Yellen But Nothing New

Feb 12 2014

Janet Yellen read from Bernanke’s script last night and Wall Street was relieved. Dow up 192. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Oz Steelmakers To Garner Support From Prices, Currency

Feb 11 2014

Brokers look ahead to the earnings reports from the Oz steelmakers and note benefits will flow from better prices and a softer Australian dollar in 2014, irrespective of the great carmaker exit.


The Overnight Report: Then Suddenly, Nothing Happened

Feb 11 2014

Wall Street fell early but recovered to await tonight’s first testimony from the new Fed chair. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Copper, Gold And Tin

Feb 10 2014

Iron ore and copper look like winners, gold prices may ease before recovering and a supply shortfall is looming in tin.


The Monday Report

Feb 10 2014

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


Material Matters: Re-Rating, Sustaining Capex And Chinese Demand

Feb 04 2014

Might be time to re-rate resource stocks, in CIMB’s view. Goldman Sachs looks at sustainable capex for the big two miners. Macquarie anticipates 2014 will still be the Year of China.


The Overnight Report: Fed Backs A Winner

Jan 31 2014

A strong US GDP has provided justification for Fed policy as Bernanke leaves the building. Dow up 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Cold Turkey

Jan 30 2014

The crisis in emerging markets has not abated as the Fed tapers again as expected. Dow down 189. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Buyers And Sellers Battle

Jan 29 2014

It’s all about intraday ups and downs at present as those playing the overbought hand meet those looking for buying opportunities. Dow up 90. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report (on Tuesday)

Jan 28 2014

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



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