China and Emerging Markets

Top Priorities for China’s Economy in 2017

Renee Mu, Currency Analyst DailyFX, reports on Chinese authorities’ economic priorities for the new calendar year.

Dec 20 2016

The Outlook For 2017: International

Equity strategists and economists provide their views and forecasts for the global economy in 2017.

Dec 19 2016


Next Week At A Glance

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

Dec 09 2016

Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Predictions

A summary of Saxo Bank’s annual report on its ten “outrageous” predictions for 2017. Are they that outrageous?

Dec 08 2016


Previous Stories

Material Matters: Commodities And QE, Copper, Precious Metals And Gems

May 25 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with NAB seeing little correlation between commodity prices and QE, support for gold and copper, caution on silver, and gems as investments.


Material Matters: Positives For Bulks And Changing Market Dynamics

May 24 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with signs Japanese demand for coal and iron ore remains solid, nickel coming under pressure, changes to gold market dynamics and some mixed views on base metals.


The Overnight Report: Groundhog Year

May 24 2011

European debt fears, Chinese slowing, weakening US data, and a volcano in Iceland. Haven’t we seen this movie before? Dow down 130. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


Material Matters: Upgrades To Bulk Forecasts, Food Prices and PGMs

May 19 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with bulk price forecasts lifted, Goldman Sachs talking food is a late cycle commodity play and tighter PGM markets.


Material Matters: Recent Sell-Off Is But A Correction

May 18 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with analysts seeing the recent commodity sell-off as a correction and suggestions for playing the sector at present.


Material Matters: Commodities Outlook, Palladium, Steel And Oil

May 16 2011

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with RBS suggesting an opportunity from the recent commodity market sell-off, why palladium is a buy and updates on steel and oil.


Tough Policy Decisions For Beijing

May 13 2011

In the wake of yet another bank reserve requirement hike, the question arises as to whether China will see more interest rate rises or not.


The Overnight Report: Oil Tanks

May 12 2011

A perfect storm for oil saw that commodity hammered last night, taking stock indices down with it. Dow down 130.


Chinese Data Slightly Disappointing

May 11 2011

China’s CPI was up 0.1% in April to provide a 5.3% annual measure, ahead of expectations.


The Overnight Report: Skype Me

May 11 2011

A US$8.5bn bid for Skype by Microsoft got Wall Street’s attention last night as commodity prices continued to tick up. Dow up 75.



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