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: Talking It Down

Jan 14 2014

Comments from the Fed and Goldman Sachs along with earnings season nervousness conspired to send Wall Street scurrying for safety last night. Dow down 179. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Jan 13 2014

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


A Trader’s Wrap

Dec 19 2013

Stan Shamu of IG markets discusses global financial market movements of the past 24 hours and his thoughts on the sessions ahead.


The Overnight Report: Who Killed Santa?

Dec 12 2013

Weakness rules as traders set themselves up for December tapering, just in case. Dow down 129. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Toss The Coin

Dec 11 2013

Markets are split down the middle as to whether the Fed will announce tapering next week or later. Dow down 52. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Bring It On

Dec 10 2013

Talk from Fedheads that tapering may start next week has not fazed a Wall Street now resigned to the inevitable. Dow up 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Dec 09 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Good News Is Bad News

Dec 06 2013

A surprisingly strong GDP revision put tapering front and centre on Wall Street last night. Dow down 68.(Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Rio: Even Leaner And Meaner

Dec 05 2013

Rio’s new plan to speed up Pilbara expansion without greenfield development, reduce costs and ultimately reward shareholders sees analysts reinforce their bullish views.


The Overnight Report: Two Minds Over Tapering

Dec 05 2013

Wall Street swung wildly last night as positive US jobs data sparked confusion over how to respond. Dow down 24. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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