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Barclays Capital suggests a greater Chinese influence on the lead market this year should see the metal’s performance improve.

Technical analysts observe market sentiment for gold has fallen to extreme lows.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities with market conditions supportive for sugar, fertiliser and platinum group metal prices but less so for gold.

Australian equity indices closed slightly lower in 2010, underperforming many global markets. Analysts debate whether that trend may reverse in 2011.

Starpharma is a leader in dendrimer technology and Southern Cross Equities views the stock as good value at current levels given the potential of the VivaGel product.

ATW’s Jerry Simmons explains how a technical based set-up before opening of markets can give daytraders an edge.

The outlook for Australian REITs appears solid as market conditions improve and given scope for an increase in capital management, while online is not seen as a major threat to shopping centres.

The TechWizard notes Santos shares are near a key price level.

Seasonal trends for February show a quieter period for equities in general but weaker returns on the Australian market, while Barclays Capital notes the US dollar typically struggles and aluminium gains.