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Organisations from Exxon to the Bill Gates Foundation have invested heavily in the race to produce biofuel from algae. One Australian company is ahead of the game, and is now in the process of an IPO.

While market conitions are volatile Russell Investments doesn’t see another downturn for the global economy, so the group forecasts sharemarkets end the year higher than current levels.

Barclays chartists have been surprised by crude oil’s strong surge, as well as by gold’s frustrating performance.

The RBA’s expectations for inflation – which was contrary to most economists – have come to pass to ensure rates remain on hold.

A snapshot of economist responses to today’s June retail sales and dwelling approvals data, both numbers coming in softer than the market had expected.

The RBA today acted as expected by not lifting its cash rate above 4.5%.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with an improving outlook for base metal prices and Morgan Stanley seeing Citadel as an Undervalued copper exposure.

Tips and ideas from various stockbroker strategists.

Sellers of yellow cake are hoping for higher prices but overall demand remains discretionary.

The Australian share market has underperformed this year. Here’s why. Also, there are good reasons why the year ahead might see the Australian market outperform.