Daily FNArena News

Syrah Resources is progressing its graphite business, signing a non-binding MoU with BTR New Energy Materials.

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Cyclone Debbie looms; Chinese coal policy; Steel strength; iron ore outlook; oil’s impact on commodities; platinum issues.

2016 saw the lowest Australian wages growth in the history of recorded data. Commonwealth Bank modelling suggests a return to normal is still some way off.

Brokers have returned from a tour of copper-gold mine Ernest Henry buoyed by Evolution Mining’s purchase of a stake in a well-run asset with long-term opportunities.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report debates whether Trump’s healthcare failure makes “Sell in May” a distinct possibility.

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities evaluates the technicals of popular lead indicator, the Dow Transports index.

Kathleen Brooks of City Index warns global equities could potentially face a ‘Trump Tantrum’ as disappointment about a failed Obamacare repeal sinks in.

Base metals player Metals X has two key mines in Western Australia and Tasmania and brokers are upbeat about the prospects.

Investments and record east coast building activity are expected to help Brickworks weather the downturn in Western Australian construction, but some headwinds are on the way.

Craig Parker of Moat Capital suggests little direction is apparent on the charts with the ASX200 beholden to what transpires in the US.