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Investment U’s senior analyst David Fessler explains why Brent oil prices are likely to average above US$100/bbl this year.

Debt auctions in Europe remain key for short term risk appetite, points out Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks.

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.

According to GaveKal, investors should not take negative guidance from the latest sovereign downgrades by S&P.

PFP Wealth’s Tim Price offers some sobering thoughts and observations about the world today and tomorrow.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons observes global equities and EUR/USD have decoupled. What to make of it?

Don’t believe predictions that 2012 will be a copy of 2011. There’s a different set of dynamics in play and Your Editor has embarked on a journey to find the correct answers. Who’s ready to join him?

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report suggests it’s too early yet to forecast a positive 2012 for equities, but there are promising developments.

Kicking off 2012 with a look at what’s coming up in the markets this week.

Best Wishes to you all. FNArena resumes its service today. Are you in for the magical ride?