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KRudd comeback biting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
Now that Greece has again been relegated to a mere afterthought, the latest PMI update from Markit Economics reminded all and sundry that, Greece bailed out or not, a recession is still waiting in the wings in Europe. The Markit Economics preliminary ...

Waiting for jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2012
... since late last year have not been as gloomy as many have expected. Just yesterday, we saw better-than-expected results in the PMI's of China, Europe and the UK. Sure, the US ISM manufacturing index (America's PMI) missed expectations but at 54.1 - it ...

What hard landing?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... good but if the politburo wants more, they'll have it. Yesterday's news that China's official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 50.5 in January from 50.3 in the previous month, indicating that manufacturing activity is picking up and is contrary ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... Australia's largest trade partner, for more direction throughout Wednesday's session, Mr Shamu said. "China's Manufacturing PMI numbers could be a big turning point for markets in the region today," he said.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... media update is due out and the Australian Industry Group/PwC releases the Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI). In equities news, Energy Resources of Australia posts full-year results. In Australia, on Tuesday shares gave up earlier gains ...

Tell someone who cares

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2011
... news indicating that "oh-em-gee" China is slowing. The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) reported that its PMI fell to 49 in November from October's 50.4. This was below expectations for a 50 reading. The HSBC China PMI gauge was worse. ...

Market Wrap- Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2011
... October, and building approvals data for October. The Australian Industry Group/Pricewaterhouse performance of manufacturing (PMI) index for November is also due for release. In equities news, Origin Energy managing director Grant King is scheduled to ...

Another lonely night

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2011
... "An unbalanced recovery would be better than a balanced recession" the other day? Well, yesterday's surprisingly negative PMI data has spurred speculation that China could join the others to form a "balanced recession". HSBC's China manufacturing PMI ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
... second-biggest economy China which showed manufacturing activity slowed last month. The official Chinese purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped to 50.4 in October from 51.2 in September. The Institute of Supply Management reported slowing growth in ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 NOV 2011
... was down 54 points at 4,230 points, with 17,106 contracts traded. Commonwealth Bank economist Craig James said the Chinese PMI, which came out at midday at 50.1, was weaker than 51.6 which the market expected. "There are no great positives for Australian ...