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Australian GDP for the March quarter is due next week and Westpac is forecasting growth of 0.4%, which compares to 0.9% in the December quarter last year.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, while some positive signs for oil prices, mixed views on gold and Merrills seeing little downside for uranium.

With the big diversified and smaller miners closing well bid yesterday, the Wizard believes a bottom may have formed. Watch Monadelphous.

As we move into June, it is a time to consider investors will be looking to sell stocks in order to crystallise losses and offset tax burdens.

After a disastrous five-year excursion into wine, Foster’s has shocked no one by finally announcing it intends to demerge its core beer business. Brokers breathe a frothy sigh.

A snapshot of economist responses to today’s lower than expected March quarter capex data for Australia.

As we are not seeing anything like the credit crunch of 2008, brokers remain confident of value on offer in stock markets with Australian resources and energy highly favoured.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with Barclays seeing oil price risk to the upside at current levels and the super tax impact on iron ore examined.

With steep discounts to more stable net tangible asset valuations, JP Morgan has become very keen on Australian real estate trusts, while Merrill Lynch favours retail over office.

A snapshot of economist responses to today’s Westpac leading economic index and first quarter construction work done.