Daily FNArena News

DBS suggests throwing away the old maxim a 1% change in US growth meant a 2% change for Asia as the region is now driving more of its own growth and can better withstand a slowing in the US economy.

Volatility is set to return to the markets this week as the Fed makes its rate decision and US brokerages report third quarter earnings.

The Dow reversed a 100 point fall on Friday as poor economic data cheered a market hoping for a big rate cut.

ABN Amro’s warrants team expects Zinifex to continue its history of performing well around dividend time and sees the upcoming 70c payout as a prime dividend stripping opportunity.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left official interest rates unchanged yesterday and economists suggest early next year is the soonest the market can expect a rate cut.

Good news from McDonald’s and GM pushed the Dow higher in light trade while the financial sector also benefited from some positive developments.

The only way for spot gold remains up, experts and market commentators believe, and firmly so.

Following a better than expected profit result Just Group has guided to 10% earnings growth through to FY10, the earnings certainty likely to prompt a re-rating for the stock according to ABN Amro.

Wall Street range traded last night as oil and wheat posted record highs and the dollar fell to an all time low against the euro. The I-word is back.

Weekly musings from your editor. Who wants to join me whale hunting?