A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.
Chinese and European PMIs, US data, strategic oil reserve release, and then a new Greek austerity plan. From 234 points down, the Dow closed down only 59.
A survey of fund mangers by Russell Investments has shown a more uncertain outlook, with defensive assets currently favoured over growth assets.
Barclays Capital has reviewed expectations for commodity markets, seeing diverse performance among the base metals but broadly positive performance for the precious metals.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with subdued outlooks evident for lead, nickel and uranium, still positive conditions for PGMs, some cracks emerging in China and why sector consolidation may increase.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with both coal and iron ore markets expected to remain tight and so support prices.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Citi and BA-ML finding value among the Australian resources sector and updates on bulk commodity markets.
Investment U’s emerging markets expert Carl Delfeld cautions investors bullish on China to also be aware of the current macro risks impacting on the economy.
Global markets liked the not-as-bad-as-feared Chinese numbers and US retail sales gave Wall Street a kicker last night. Dow up 123.
Weak Chinese trade data were just one element spooking Wall Street on Friday. Dow down 172. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)