Hong Kong and Ebola are growing as fears impacting on global markets. Dow down 238. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
As other developed market economies falter, funds continue to flow into the US to ensure a stronger dollar and further pressure on commodity prices. Dow down 28. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Analysts tip the price of bauxite will remain robust, with conditions triggering stronger prices for both alumina and aluminium.
The outlook for metals and bulk commodity prices reveals few supply constraints in 2015. Broker views converge on iron ore and diverge on some of the base metals.
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Credible threats from IS to start attacking Western cities was arguably the main trigger last night of big falls on Wall Street. Dow down 264. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
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Strong economic data in the US and weak sentiment in Europe last night underscored the growing imbalance across the Atlantic. Dow up 154. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Economic data from across the globe were mixed over the past 24 hours but Wall Street looks like it wants to pull back anyway. Dow down 116. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The gold market seems more balanced; broker observations on the Denver Gold Forum; lead is in surplus and zinc in deficit; and the outlook for alumina prices.