Daily FNArena News

The Chartist reports the Australian bank index has further downside potential but will soon offer up an attractive re-entry point.

FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.

The Philippines and ore exports; Deutsche Bank rejigs long-term base metals forecasts; Good Oil Conference delegates upbeat; and Metals X steps up gold production.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Thermal coal exporters from Australia have been dealt another blow as China says no to lower quality.

A delay in the launch of a new Singapore gold contract sees China opportunistically advancing the opening of its own gold exchange.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report looks at factors this week which could spark a correction in global stock markets.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Macquarie has signalled a step-up in performance fees in FY15 but most brokers are looking for signs of improvement in the bigger picture as well.

With little end in sight to a weak iron ore price, Arrium has decided to act upon its debt sooner rather than later by announcing a surprise raising. Brokers discuss whether investors should take up their rights.