Daily FNArena News

A snapshot of economist responses to today’s Australian housing finance data for April.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with updated forecasts for coal and comments on potential developments in the gold, iron ore and aluminium markets.

BTIG market strategist Mike O’Rourke explains why he refuses to buy into the bear market story, but he’s not on the bullish side as yet either.

MINC Stockbroking’s Mark Thomas suggests shares in National Australia Bank look like a good buy.

It can hardly come as a surprise that consumer confidence in Australia fell in June.

Amidst pure carnage elsewhere, prices for uranium are holding up well.

PFP Wealth’s Tim Price has some questions regarding the obvious disconnect between European politicians and global financial markets.

National Australia Bank’s May survey of Australian business conditions and confidence showed a fall in both measures, leading the bank to trim its GDP forecasts for the economy.

CSL previously missed out on Talecris but a new takeover proposal for the US company should deliver some benefits, say stockbrokers.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with value seen in both industrial metal stocks and Australian steel plays.