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In a case of deja vu for Australians, the US Democrats have decided to shelve their ETS plans ahead of the mid-term elections given lack of Republican support.

Brokers discuss healthcare while JP Morgan looks for surprises and RBS points out where $37bn in franking credits could be accessed.

Brokers are sticking to 24% upside targets for BHP.

Andean Resources has a high quality project at Cerro Negro but at least one broker does not want to get carried away just yet.

The global economy won’t be able to recover sustainably without a recovery in housing markets. Three economists argue such a housing recovery may be imminent.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Macquarie seeing lead as better placed than zinc and positives for both iron ore and platinum prices.

Having emerged from the Macquarie stable, Citi suggests investors are not yet recognising the value in Southern Cross Media.

Commonwealth Bank researchers argue that Australian house prices are only overvalued by outdated measures.

History shows Chinese monetary theory preceded Western thought so are there any conclusions to be drawn for the future?

Last night saw US equities and commodities rally, but chartists maintain the technical picture for both still looks weak.