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NAB eonomists believe the medium-term outlook for base metals remains positive.

Both the Commonwealth and National Australia Bank expect oil price gains this year to remain relatively modest.

Australian labour force data surprised on the upside for the fifth consecutive month, adding weight to the view the RBA will lift rates in March.

A leaked Chinese directive indicates China is set to move its vast foreign reserves away from risk assets.

Minc Stockbroking advisor Doug Grant shares his thoughts on the game currently being played out in Australia’s wealth management industry.

The latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment survey shows further rate hikes are expected, but consumers seem prepared.

Underlying earnings for 2009 were a little below expectations but with the market now looking to 2010, brokers continue to see value in Alumina at current levels.

When faced with uncertainty, history can become a guide. But what can it tell us about the trajectory of China’s current recovery?

Despite the RBA surprising the market by leaving interest rates unchanged earlier this month Australian consumer sentiment fell slightly in February.

If gold is a hedge against sovereign risk, why is it so weak right now?