China and Emerging Markets

In a quiet session, on low volume, Wall Street returned last night to the point at which it fell on the news of the S&P downgrade. Dow up 213.

Economists discuss what impact recent global market turmoil may have on China’s growth story.

Chinese inflation may have increased but amidst Western financial turmoil, analysts returning from Chinese visits provide positive reports.

There was no QE3 announced last night but markets have rebounded anyway for the simple reason the buyers have moved in. Dow up 429.

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with positives identified for precious metals, iron ore and aluminium, disappointments for copper supply and potential energy sector catalysts.

The Chartist reports Chinese equities need to push higher, before a bullish pattern can emerge.

Wall Street managed to turn another sharp loss into a small gain last night as buyers took advantage of what they see as oversold conditions. Dow up 29.

The debt deal was a mere distraction from the reality of a weakening US economy. Dow down 265.