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
Material Matters: Iron Ore, Thermal Coal, Copper And Mineral Sands
Dec 04 2013
Iron ore supply/demand diverges, thermal coal gets some support and a conundrum in copper. Zircon, titanium dioxide pricing still soft.
The Overnight Report: Best To Throw A Taper Tantrum Early
Dec 04 2013
Selling on Wall Street accelerated last night ahead of the upcoming jobs numbers and their monetary policy implications. Dow down 94. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: A Time To Sell
Dec 03 2013
Both Wall Street and Bridge Street appear to be shifting into profit-taking mode after a positive year. Dow down 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Monday Report
Dec 02 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: All Quiet
Nov 29 2013
With US markets shut for Thanksgiving, global markets remained subdued last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
Material Matters: Raw Metal Demand, Steel, Thermal Coal And Fertiliser
Nov 28 2013
Global economic growth is likely to be driven by developed markets next year. Analysts sum up the outlook for industrial metals, coal and fertilisers as subdued.
The Overnight Report: Off To Give Thanks
Nov 28 2013
Wall Street ended a quiet session slightly higher ahead of tonight’s holiday. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Squaring Up
Nov 27 2013
Late selling took Wall Street back to square last night although the Nasdaq did finally breach 4000. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Overnight Report: Holiday Mode
Nov 26 2013
The Nasdaq briefly hit 4000 last night until profit-taking set in, likely reflecting squaring up before the Thanksgiving break. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)
The Monday Report
Nov 25 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
