Beijing is taking further steps towards bringing its financial framework in line with IMF standards – a move that should lead to accelerated currency appreciation, CBA suggests. But also potentially faster tightening.
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with oil supply uncertainty triggering increases to oil price forecasts.
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 for platinum, coal and iron ore, a ook at oil and base metals and an update on fertiliser prices.
Violent clashes in Iran; troops deployed in Oman; cleric detained in Saudi Arabia; Libyan assets frozen. Oil soars and stocks tumble. Dow down 168.
While high expectations mean prices could correct shorter-term, fundamentals continue to be supportive for base metal prices.
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.
MineLife’s Gavin Wendt reports China is watching global turmoil closely.