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Large liquidations in futures longs have exacerbated oil’s fall, but one hurricane does not a season make. And is it all over in Iran?

The minutes of the August Fed meeting provided some positive stimulus last night as the oil price slipped yet again.

Taiwan appears most at risk among the Asian economies from a slowdown in global growth given the poor earnings outlook for its corporate sector.

Challenger Financial Services has beaten expectations with its profit result, but has not answered all the market’s questions as to future earnings growth.

A US survey shows economists expect the oil price to rise over the next year, while alternative energy sources should continue gaining acceptance.

Broker response to the government’s T3 sale commitment is mixed. Short term price weakness is expected, and a low sale price is anticipated. This should, however, provide a value opportunity.

AWE recorded a loss for the year last week but is expected to deliver solid profit increases in coming years as production picks up, while potential exploration success adds some blue sky.

Microequities has lifted its price target on Integrated Research as it expects the company to continue growing earnings through its suite of VoIP products.

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Copper consumption is falling in China, Chinese aluminium production is surging, and the US steel market is weakening. Short term?