China and Emerging Markets

A 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 long-term implications from the BP oil spill and few reasons to be positive on iron ore short-term.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with some mixed views emerging for bulk materials but general upward trends in base metal and gold prices seen as sustainable.

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

The Dow recovered from a 110 point fall on higher jobless claims to close down 58 on low volume.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with Macquarie arguing zinc prices have overshot fundamentals, China making changes in its commodity markets and BA-ML seeing upside for companies servicing Oz Coal mines.

More data from China have simply added to more concerns about the slowdown and about the need for further rate hikes.

Commonwealth Bank economists believe the global economy is recovering as it should from such a significant financial crisis and there is no need to fear a return to recession.

The QE2 remains at port but it will be kept fully supplied. After a wild ride, the Dow closed down 54. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)