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Australian housing finance figures for March rose almost 5% and the move was more broadly based than in previous months.

Incitec Pivot’s headline earnings surprised but operationally, brokers say, the result was weak.

Not wishing to be left behind, spot uranium had a solid jump last week.

National Australia Bank’s Monthly Business Survey and Economic Outlook showed business conditions improved in April, but not by enough for the bank to adjust its economic growth estimates.

Despite significant cuts in official interest rates, mortgage stress is a reality in Australia.

Weekly musings by your editor. Is there a message in gold investors in the share market should pay attention to?

A new leader in South Africa, lots of data from China plus releases on industrial production, inflation and retail sales across the globe. Add more company results and next week’s calendar is packed.

China is now rapidly becoming Brazil’s top trading partner, at the expense of the US.

Technical analysts at Barclays Capital believe history suggests a bear market low for equities is now in place.

Australian jobs data for April surprised on the upside and unemployment fell as a result, supporting economist views the RBA will keep rates on hold for a while.