Daily FNArena News - FYI

While much of the recent US dollar buying has been related to investors chasing safe havens other factors may see the run continue.

The Dow closed up 172 points in a late buying rush after in yet another volatile session.

The Argentine government shocked the world last night by announcing plans to sieze public pension funds, sparking fears of another default.

Weekly musings by your editor. FNArena will be at the Trading & Investing Expo in Sydney later this week. We’ll be launching our newest initiative.

The world’s major economies are faltering, but Caterpillar chugs on as the rest of the world fills the gaps. Should investors share management’s optimism?

The Dow closed down 231 points last night in its three steps forward, two steps back process.

With the US recession bound and Asian growth slowing, ANZ suggests Australian industry will not be immune to a slowdown.

The financial and economic collapse of Iceland in recent weeks has seen Danske Bank compile a list of those nations most at risk.

Rescue plans have been announced and implemented the world over, but with the local AGM season beginning and bank reporting season ending, attention may turn back to local affairs.

Telecom New Zealand has again cut it earnings guidance and has lifted capex for a new mobile network.