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Australia’s trade balance fell to a deficit of more than $700 million in July against market estimates of a small surplus, but mixed data means monetary policy will be unaffected.

Investors worldwide cheered the recent fall in crude prices, but the beneficial effect will soon wear off suggests Standard Chartered.

The UK economy is arguably now the sickest of the world’s Top Five. It’s housing market has been the first to follow the US into slump. But for some reason the UK banking system seems to be fine.

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Australian GDP increased a lower than expected 0.3% in the June quarter, making more rate cuts likely by the end of the year.

Leighton Holdings has won another contract in the UAE, but UBS points out the shared risk/return aspect could set a significant precedent.

While stronger physical demand may be needed to lift gold prices, some argue the price risk is still currently to the upside.

A track record of underperformance sees ABN Amro drop coverage on Avastra Sleep Centres and Kip McGrath Education.

New Chinese tariffs are likely to increase global fertiliser prices in the short-term, a boon to Incitec Pivot and Orica.

The RBA believes recent tight monetary policy along with other factors has worked, so there is now scope for further cutting.