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A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updates on the steel, coal and iron ore markets, sweet vs sour crude and aluminium premiums.

It was down, it was up, it was down and it was up again, for little change. Bernanke twists while Wall Street dances to a wild beat. Dow down 12. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

Hopes of some form of action from the Fed had Wall Street more buoyant last night, while European markets surged as Greece appears close to forming a government. Dow up 95. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

ATW’s Jerry Simmons is seeing positive technical signals for the euro, gold, natural gas and the Nasdaq.

Greece may have voted to stay, but with questions remaining, the path from here is a lot less clear. Dow down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A survey of institutional investors by Barclays Capital shows the euroone remains the major worry, with asset allocation and positioning highlighting these concerns.

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

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report predicts the week ahead will see the culmination of a number of key issues for investors.

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

Wall Street was all over the shop last night as the headlines rained down, with preparations for coordinated global stimulus the underlying theme. Dow up 155. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)