Weekly Reports | Oct 07 2011
Our top ten news from 30 September 2011 to 07 October 2011 (ranked according to popularity).
A combination of possible rate cuts by the RBA and a stronger US dollar suggest to CBA the Australian dollar could temporarily dip below US90c.
Term prices for uranium supply contracts have finally bowed to weaker spot prices.
The results of the September Investor Sentiment Survey show most investors in Australia are all cashed up, but in no hurry.
Friday 30 September 2011 – 01:09 PM
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with supply side issues still important for copper, why oil prices should range trade and updates on the outlook for Australian engineering and contracting companies.
The Pan-Asia Gold Exchange will allow Chinese citizens to buy gold futures for the first time come June next year. A whole new cohort of speculators.
GaveKal sees plenty of reasons as to why commodities may have to weaken further.
Market analysts at FXCM suggest the euro is close to a major fall as investors continue to factor in a negative outcome from the current sovereign debt crisis.
Financial experts are preparing for slower growth, leading to changes in stock preferences, interest rate projections and FX assumptions.
Current weak financial markets have led one broker to cut dividends or warn of dividend cuts to come among Australia's listed insurance companies.
Daily update on share prices and consensus price targets.