China and Emerging Markets

Last night’s collapse of the Dutch government adds to French election concerns as suddenly the focus swings well and truly towards “good” Europe within the wider crisis. Dow down 109. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with commodity market implications of lower Chinese growth expectations and updates on oil, aluminium, steel and the precious metals.

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

Equity strategists have begun to upgrade from Sell ratings on the Australian resources sector as fears ease of an imminent Chinese hard landing.

Beijing’s announcement it will expand its range of yuan peg to the US dollar, allowing for further appreciation, has been welcomed across the globe.

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.

With little investor interest, it’s a traders market out there. Wall Street is jumping at each tidbit of news and speculation and last night that was positive. Dow up 181. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with brokers updating commodity market outlooks, revised oil price estimates and a possible entry point for gold.

The oil market continues to display tight fundamentals and this is expected to support prices, with analysts adjusting price expectations for expected conditions.