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2013 a turning point for world economy: Clime

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013
... rate cuts in Australia, some positive news out of the US and Japan, a restoration of growth in China, and a bounce in commodity prices," he said. Abernathy notes that in Europe bond yields have been correcting to more normal levels both in Germany -where ...

Super funds shouldn't abandon small-cap active managers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 18 JAN 2013
... mining companies are in the exploration or set up phase and are yet to be profitable and the remainder are either single commodity or single mine stocks that pose too much risk," he explained. "We can still get plenty of exposure to the sector indirectly ...

Above trend growth bodes well for commodities

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2013
... after falling for most of 2012. Interestingly, despite having fallen by -22% from late 2011, the prices in Australia's commodity basket are still 270% above their year 2000 level. As a case in point, the iron ore price has picked up sharply to be over ...

Further rate cuts to tempt investors back into risk assets: Lucas

MARK STORY  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
... suggesting that investors have no fear, at this stage, of any recovery that will stir inflationary embers or stimulate higher commodity prices," he says. In Japan, 10-year government bond yields are 0.73%, while in Germany and the US, ten year government ...

2013

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2012
... prices. Demographic demand reinforcing concerns over food security coupled with already optimistic forecasts on major soft commodity prices could then make that assset class worthy of consideration. This may ease upward pressure on the AUD, fuelling ...

Market wrap PM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
... given relatively high interest rates and a robust economy. "Australian assets and financial assets are quite a desirable commodity for offshore investors in a world where zero interest rates is the norm rather than the exception," Mr Bishop said. Despite ...

Rebalancing growth smoothly Australia's key challenge: Bloxham

MARK STORY  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
With the commodity prices having peaked, the economy is finally freed up to rebalance growth in 2013-14 away from mining and towards other sectors, according to Paul Bloxham HSBC chief economist Australia and NZ. Bloxham reminds investors that a larger ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2012
The Australian market looks set to begin the week with gains after a rise in commodity prices on Friday. World stock markets had a relatively flat end to last week, but oil and base metals prices rose, which could give a boost to Australia's major resources ...

Commodities boom over: UBS

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012
The super-cycle that drove a huge boom in commodity investment over the last decade is well and truly over, according to UBS's Mark Rider. The Australian head of investment strategy, who has also worked for the Reserve Bank of Australia as head of economic ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012
... on the so-called fiscal cliff of automatic tax rises and spending cuts. European markets also notched up gains, while commodity prices were stronger. At 0xxxx AEDT on Friday, the December share price index futures contract was up/down xx points at xxx. ...