Daily FNArena News

Current year guidance was lifted slightly but a significant increase to expected FY09 earnings has seen a number of upgraded Buy ratings for Nufarm.

The June quarter producer price index was not nearly as bad as was expected.

ANZ Bank notes outside the US equities have fallen in July while volatility is rising, suggesting continued caution on behalf of investors.

Will the RBA raise rates again in Australia? It might come down to this week’s CPI release.

The Chinese economy is slowing but economists continue to expect a soft landing and a shift in focus away from inflation towards supporting growth.

State Street’s analysis of fund flows shows professional investors remain cautious rather than panicked by current conditions, but risks remain tilted to the downside in the group’s view.

What happens if foreign sovereign investors abandon Fannie and Freddie?

The initial response to the government’s carbon scheme green paper is a muted one.

Woolworths again delivered solid sales numbers for the second quarter but with attention turning to 2009 there are mixed views as to whether results can continue at the same level.

The combination of falling demand and solid supply at present has Standard Chartered tipping a fall in jet fuel prices in coming months.