Daily FNArena News

The latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment survey shows further rate hikes are expected, but consumers seem prepared.

Underlying earnings for 2009 were a little below expectations but with the market now looking to 2010, brokers continue to see value in Alumina at current levels.

When faced with uncertainty, history can become a guide. But what can it tell us about the trajectory of China’s current recovery?

Despite the RBA surprising the market by leaving interest rates unchanged earlier this month Australian consumer sentiment fell slightly in February.

If gold is a hedge against sovereign risk, why is it so weak right now?

Miroequities rates junior telecommunications carrier BigAir a Strong Buy.

With economic growth still on the fast track, economists at Morgan Stanly see little of concern in China’s recent lending caps.

A study by Datamonitor has shown the Australian personal loan market has remained resilient through the economic downturn.

ResMed beat market expectations with its second quarter result.

Weekly musings from your editor. I think it’s best to copy the RBA: gentle and cautious, while watching further developments is best.