China and Emerging Markets

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updated expectations for commodity markets, bullish views on gold and oil and commentary on bulks and aluminium.

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.

The latest surveys by Barclays and Merrill Lynch show investor confidence is improving, with equities and commodities among preferred asset classes and Europe becoming less of an issue.

Mixed PMI estimates across the globe led to another limbo night on Wall Street ahead of…um…what? Dow up 18. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with forecasts and preferences in the sector updated, some positives from China and a review of the tin market.

Geopolitical tensions have investors hesitating, but until Spain asks for a bail-out, the ECB remains on the sidelines and QE3 is offset. Dow up 11. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Michael Gable of Novus Capital would like to see the ASX200 meaningfully confirm a level above 4400 before he can dismiss the potential for another down-move.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with indications of favoured commodities to benefit from QE3 and updates on copper, zircon and oil.

A sudden and unexplained plunge in the price of oil last night confounded Wall Street into a familiar, profit-taking Monday. Dow down 40. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)