Daily FNArena News

Leading economist Olivier Blanchard argues important progress has been made in putting the crisis behind us, but recovery continues to be hampered by the need for fiscal consolidation and a weak financial system.

Boral has solid plans, according to brokers, but the way forward is stilll challenging.

The Chartist reports that while there may be more upside for banks until yield becomes unattractive, the move remains a bear market bounce.

Austal, the shipbuilder, is getting more broker attention as it navigates changing and turbulent conditions.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is bullish stocks but recommends put option protection given commodity prices are not providing their typical support.

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

Bradken’s business base looks solid but a bounce in returns may be a little way off.

The TechWizard sees exhaustion for the solid run in the NZDUSD with two or three week’s of selling now in the offing.

Economists and policymakers are increasingly concerned that central bank independence is being threatened.

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