Daily FNArena News

Chris Weston of IG markets discusses global financial market movements of the past 24 hours and his thoughts on the sessions ahead.

The Chartist believes there may be a rebound in the US dollar index from an oversold level, but this would provide a shorting opportunity.

Insurers have had a benign September quarter and brokers look at what could be ahead.

The latest Medicare data shows pathology and diagnostic services are growing firmly. Macquarie finds the sector has few concerns.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. The PNG government’s stake in Oil Search may become a share overhang or a takeover springboard depending on how Abu Dhabi wants to play it.

It’s the debt ceiling, not the US Government shut-down that should have investors’ attention, explains Forex.com’s Kathleen Brooks.

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

Enthusiasm waned again in the uranium spot market this week while one broker suggests no material upside for prices for the next five years.

The September Australian Investors’ Sentiment Survey revealed an uptick in general optimism with investors cautiously re-allocating funds into the local share market.

Analysts have welcomed several signs of a recovery in Australian housing but are yet to be convinced the rebound is robust.