Daily FNArena News

China’s data releases today were just as spectacular as many had assumed, leading to 10% GDP growth forecasts and inflation concerns.

Brokers are happy to hear the rivers are flowing again but at least one still sees only a creek.

Consumer confidence in Australia is becoming more sensitive towards further rate hikes, Westpac economists report.

NAB’s October Business Survey has made decision makers at the RBA a great deal more uncomfortable with the current low cash rate.

The thinking is sound and the time is right for AMP to take out AXA, analysts suggest, but the price will have to be higher.

NAB’s monthly Business Survey and Economic Outlook for October showed further gains in both business confidence and conditions, causing upward revisions to its growth forecasts.

After a few tumultuous weeks the uranium spot market has steadied, booking only a minor decline last week.

Macquarie’s latest Taxi Tracker survey shows competition in the market is intensifying.

The ANZ Job Ads Series for October showed modest falls, leading the bank to suggest the RBA won’t lift rates again in December.

If the GFC were the Olympics, Australia would be leading the medal count, as it will probably be the only OECD economy to expand this year.