Iron Ore

Weak Chinese data was the trigger but Wall Street was looking for an excuse to Sell. Dow down 175. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Grain prices are expected to stay high and gold is subdued. The copper balance is teetering while zinc is definitely in surplus. Goldman finds thermal coal productivity a mixed blessing.

US earnings results were mixed last night, mostly reflecting a changing world. Hence the Dow was down (41 points) but the S&P wasn’t. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A mixed close on Wall Street belied intraday volatility driven by skittishness amongst traders as the earnings season unfolds. Dow down 44. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

It was a typically quiet global session with Wall Street closed, although Deutsche Bank’s profit result evoked some surprise. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Macquarie thinks 2014 could be a significant year for small copper stocks, while iron ore strength continues. Citi turns bullish on miners and JP Morgan suspects coal prices will disappoint.

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

It was not a good night on Wall Street for corporate earnings results. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

The S&P 500 regained its all-time high last night on positive corporate results and economic data. Dow up 108. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Strong retail sales figures spun Wall Street on its heels last night as jobs were forgotten. Dow up 115. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)