Uranium is being stockpiled in China, metal prices are subdued and the outlook is mixed, but economic fundamentals are strengthening.
Summer volumes continue, but Wall Street did manage a more familiar comeback last night. Down down 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
Brokers are worried about many things this earnings season, including life insurers, building, construction and industry, gas supply, consumer stocks, even banks.
After three down-days, Wall Street managed a mild up-session last night with Chinese data adding some impetus. Dow up 27. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Wall Street and the world are trying to come to terms with what looks increasing like the start of Fed tapering as early as next month. Dow down 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Wall Street fell back on more taper-talk and a downgrade to Dow giant IBM as the summertime blues continue. Dow down 93. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Paladin Energy called off the partial sale process at Langer Heinrich and chose to make a placement. Brokers look at how this affects the balance sheet.
The lightest volume on Wall Street this year led to a slight pullback on hawkish Fedspeak. Dow down 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.