An audit of local government debt has set off alarm bells over China’s actual debt to GDP ratio but economists agree there is no Greek-style debt crisis in the offing.
A warning on China’s debt levels and a downgrade of Portugal by Moody’s failed to spook Wall Street last night after a solid week. Dow down 12.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on demand expectations for Japan and China in copper and bulk commodity markets.
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Barclays Capital’s analysis of seasonal trends for July shows mixed results across equity markets, but commodities, copper in particular, should perform strongly.
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 comments on oil and base metal prices, Chinese construction activity, nickel, iron ore and the Oz LNG sector.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on Brazil and China’s impact on commodities, positives for coal and steel and the release of strategic oil reserves.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with NAB’s latest update on commodity markets suggesting prices should find support this year but ease in 2012.
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.