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Growth in China’s manufacturing sector eased again in January according to Beijing reflecting local rate rises while Australia’s sector remains in the doldrums.

The uranium spot price is over US$70 for the first time since 2008 on news of ERA’s ongoing year of horror.

Fortescue shares remain caught in a range, reports the TechWizard.

Technical market analysts at Barclays cannot help but see ongoing bullish perspectives for base metals, gold and crude oil.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with debate on oil, steel and gold prices and suggested gains in fertilisers.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons has cast his technical eye over price action in crude oil futures.

Investment analyst Steve McDonald talks rising food prices, silver in demand and this year’s outlook for US profits and equities.

BTIG Chief Market Strategist Mike O’Rourke suggests extra caution seems but appropriate, but he doesn’t think a 10% correction is feasible.

Barclays Capital has met with a number of players in the Chinese copper market and found sentiment remains cautious at current price levels.

Investment U’s Marc Lichtenfeld predicts biotech will make a come-back, on the back of strong trends in emerging markets.