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The last four months have seen both interest rates and expectations fall on a monthly basis, but is 2.5% too far?

The latest survey of Chinese manufacturing conditions by CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets shows a further decline, reflecting both a weak economic environment and soft demand.

The latest survey of fund managers from Russell Investment Managers signals a more bullish outlook for both Australian and global equities.

The TD Securities-MI Monthly Inflation Gauge for November recorded its sharpest fall in the six year history of the index, suggesting inflation is no longer an issue for the Australian economy.

Weekly musings from your editor. Don’t ask questions, just watch FX movements. They provide all the info investors need these days.

Markets had a week to remember last week, but with local GDP data and an RBA rate decision on this week’s calendar, did Christmas come too soon?

While the market expects a significant downgrade, brokers suggest Hastie Group shares are too cheap given solid FY10 earnings.

Now that BHP has scrapped its bid for Rio analysts have been released from the shackles of 12 months of research restriction.

Australian capital expenditure in the September quarter matched market expectations, leading economists to suggest growth may stay positive through to the end of the year.

The Aussie and NZD have posted record losses against the USD in recent months, but they’re not yet meaningfully undervalued says Danske Bank.