China and Emerging Markets

Post the December quarter GDP result release, analysts discuss China’s economic prospects in 2012. Will we all climb another wall of worry like we did in 2011?

Fresh from signing deals with Holcim in Sri Lanka and with major airline Lufthansa, Algae.Tec has now signed an equity joint venture in China with a 250-module facility to be constructed.

China’s GDP, solid global economic indicators and successful European sovereign auctions sent Wall Street higher last night, hampered by worries over bank results. Dow up 60. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

European stocks rallied last night despite S&P’s after-market downgrades on Friday. New York was closed. (Accessible to subscribers only until 10:00 AEDT)

Kicking off 2012 with a look at what’s coming up in the markets this week.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with ANZ noting Chinese confidence remains solid, NAB sees ongoing market headwinds and JP Morgan and UBS offer updates on the oil market.

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin suggests Iran’s threat is not enough to offsett weak momentum for crude oil prices in the short term.

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.

Despite rising inflation, the emerging Chinese consumer wants to keep spending.