Energy

The two parties appear now to be testing each other’s resolve on the potential catastrophe of US default. Dow down 136. (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.

With no real end in sight to the US budget impasse, Wall Street continues to drift lower, aided last night by some disappointing data and dramatic incident in Washington. Dow down 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Metal demand growth is synchronising and Indian thermal coal demand is on the rise. Brokers discuss their picks among Oz energy stocks and FX impact on Oz materials stocks.

Day Two and no end in sight. Dow down 58. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. The PNG government’s stake in Oil Search may become a share overhang or a takeover springboard depending on how Abu Dhabi wants to play it.

Ho hum, the US government has shut down. Dow up 62. Commodities not impressed, nevertheless. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Congressional leaders will continue to negotiate this morning ahead of what still looks like an inevitable US shutdown. Dow down 128. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Fiscal policy has now become the focus on Wall Street as politician-speak sparks volatility. Dow up 55. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)

Wall Street drifted lower again last night, posting the longest losing streak in nine months. Dow down 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)