China and Emerging Markets

Last week saw heavy coverage of the domestic mining scene as brokers took advantage of the lull before the full onset of the FY reporting season.

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 Chinese economic indicators seen as capping base metals, and updates on gold, iron ore, base metals and thermal coal.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report sees a pullback ahead of what might next come out of Europe.

Northern financial markets have ground to a summer holiday halt with three more weeks of speculation to go. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A better than expected profit, a confident outlook and measured approach to capex from Rio Tinto have analysts underlining their Buy ratings for the other “Big Australian”.

There’s not much incentive to sell, but yet no confirmation of reasons to buy at this point. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

This week ATW’s Jerry Simmons points out AUD strength is a bullish sign for commodities and global equities.

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