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Previous Stories

Steel Prices Jump Above Expectations

Jun 06 2006 - Commodities

Steel industry watcher MEPS was surprised by a 5.4% jump in prices in May.


Get On Board The Gold Train

Jun 06 2006 - Commodities

If investors should draw any conclusions from recent events it is that the price of gold is ready to continue its upward path, Dennis Gartman says.


The Outlook Is For Higher Interest Rates And A Stronger Yuan

Jun 06 2006 - International

DBS believes China will need to raise interest rates and allow its currency to appreciate further and faster.


Global Correction: They All Did It

Jun 05 2006 - FYI

No need in wasting your time in trying to find a scapegoat for the May correction, global strategist Tim Price says. Investors ought to focus on the way forward instead.


Brokers At Odds Over Top Banking Stock

Jun 05 2006 - Australia

Consensus ratings show us that Macquarie is the top banking pick, although ABN Amro prefers National Australia Bank.


Inflation Rises Ominously

Jun 05 2006 - Australia

One measure of inflation in Australia has it above the RBA’s forecast, making another interest hike look more likely.


CommSec Warns Of China Hype

Jun 05 2006 - Australia

All eyes may be on China, but CommSec says Japan and India are more likely to ease Australia’s trade deficit.


Macquarie Lowers Market Return Forecasts

Jun 05 2006 - Australia

Macquarie believes market returns are under threat from the risk of PE multiple contraction over the coming months.


Stainless Steel Production Expected To Rise 7.5%

Jun 05 2006 - Commodities

Extra production from China, Russia and the EU to drive a 7.5% increase in stainless steel production, MEPS says.


Copper Miners Take On The Smelters

Jun 05 2006 - Commodities

Miners such as BHP may force a re-evaluation of treatment and refining charges in the copper smelting industry.


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