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Traders and chartists are worried. Charlie Chartchecker suggests too much worry seems out of character.

Positive global manufacturing data had Wall on a run last night as the clock still ticks in Athens. Dow up 83. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, with analysts updating price expectations for the year ahead.

Brokers continue to offer their “expected surprises” for the result season and discuss how they see 2012 playing out for the local market.

Still no result in Athens, US earnings continue to disappoint and now US economic data are starting to fade. Dow down 20. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with updated outlooks for the coming months, some preferred exposures to the commodity sector and the link between the euro and commodity prices.

Market analysts at FXCM explain how central banks intervene in markets in an attempt to better control an economy.

Still no deal for Greece, so markets have begun to worry about Portugal. Positive US data are providing the resistance. Dow down 6. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDT)

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.