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: An Each-Way Bet

Nov 05 2013

Apparently the Fed might taper soon, or it might not. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Nov 04 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Spooky End To The Month

Nov 01 2013

Not much can be made of last night’s trade on Wall Street given month-end and fiscal year- end for funds. Dow down 73. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: December Tapering Not Dismissed

Oct 31 2013

The Fed did not specifically shift its potential tapering timetable out to 2014. Dow down 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Dow Hits All-Time High

Oct 30 2013

While the S&P marked a new all-time high in April, the Dow Jones has only now achieved the same result after a 111 point gain last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Thermal Coal, Crude Oil, Aluminium And Zircon

Oct 29 2013

Thermal coal supply, the untangling of Canada’s crude networks and price directions for aluminium and zircon.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting The Fed

Oct 29 2013

Wall Street stalled around all-time highs last night as investors waited to hear exactly what the Fed’s new plans are post the shutdown. Dow down 1 point. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Is Wesfarmers Priced Beyond Performance?

Oct 28 2013

A weak quarter for Coles and a high PE ratio afforded by the market have many analysts steering clear of an investment in Wesfarmers.


The Monday Report

Oct 28 2013

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


The Overnight Report: As You Were

Oct 25 2013

Chinese liquidity issues have been shrugged off as reasonable earnings reports drive Wall Street higher. Dow up 95. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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