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The January reading for the TD Securities-Melbourne Institute Monthly Inflation Gauge will further pressure the RBA to lift interest rates.

Friday’s surprise announcement by Chinalco and Alcoa is not the only arrow on the Chinese government’s bow, UK newspapers reported over the weekend.

The RBA will announce a rate rise on Tuesday, while Europe and the UK have rate decisions to make as well.

ANZ economists are not predicting a deep US recession, nor do they see any major problems for Australia.

Analysts have slashed Alumina’s earnings in the wake of its FY07 result, but six out of ten retain a Buy.

Steel industry consultant MEPS notes more producers are considering introducing alloy surcharges and in its view this bodes well for stainless steel prices.

GFMS suggests central bank gold selling in 2008 will not test the levels seen in 2007.

Emeco Holdings has yet again downgraded earnings guidance and while some analysts see oversold conditions at least one has walked away in frustration.

Uranium play Paladin is attracting attention globally as Canadian broker Raymond James has initiated coverage with an Outperform rating.

Gold market activist group GATA is about to challenge the US Treasury in a move that observers suggest could spark a big rally in gold, even from here.