United States

As the US fiscal cliff approaches, BlackRock weighs up the possibilities and suggests how the world should play the implications.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on gold, oil and the US fiscal cliff, copper and met coal and the implications of Obama’s re-election.

In his first second-term press conference, President Obama appeared to be unprepared to compromise on tax policy. Dow down 185. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

The Dow was up by as much as 80 points last night on a positive earnings result before the bears took over again. Dow down 58. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A wrap of the day’s activity on the Australian stock market.

After last week’s action it was a good opportunity to take a long weekend in the US. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

This week ATW’s Jerry Simmons examines US equities and sees scope for another move lower. The euro and natural gas are also examined.

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.

Fiscal cliff and Europe – nothing’s changed. Dow down 121. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)