Daily FNArena News

In the view of Barclays Capital commodity markets generally are in a period of consolidation before the uptrend resumes.

While there is a host of equally important reads on the health and prospects of an economy, this time around US Employment is at the tops of the list.

Australia’s unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8% in August but the details tell a different tale.

DAP prices are improving but has the market overpriced Incitec?

Oil has been range-bound in the US$70 neighbourhood for more than a month now and should stay there for a while yet.

Weaker retail sales and housing finance numbers for July show the Australian economy is not yet fully in expansion mode.

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose again in September, likely adding weight to the argument for the RBA to lift rates in October.

The world’s largest gold miner has finally decided to buy back its hedge book.

With debt issues addressed and an improving outlook, brokers are rediscovering interest in Elders.

Sigma Pharmaceuticals has acquired 15 brands plus a manufacturing facility from BMS and announced a rights issue.