30 October 2017
Where are we in the Cycle?
Better global growth is helping to keep the cycle moving for the time
being but only before structural impediments to higher growth and lessening
a monetary support take a toll.
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Market Directions
Equity markets have strengthened but a stronger U.S. dollar has taken
the edge from metal prices over the past week. A weaker Australian
dollar has modified the effects of some international financial market
impacts on Australian companies.
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Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Portfolio stock gains were close to showing no change overall as the
largest stocks in the sector made gains which were offset elsewhere.
Exploration stocks have remained the weakest part of the industry.
There were no changes made to portfolio models. The macro model is
still running ahead of the benchmark for the month.
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Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis
PortfolioDirect rating reports analyse the quality and risk
attributes of proposed mineral developments. Rating criteria apply to mining and oil and gas stocks at any stage of
development. PortfolioDirect uses a five point rating
scale to measure the risk adjusted quality of proposed mineral developments
or companies.
For company reports
& ratings...
The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on
the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks.
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