Markets am: China data buoys commodities, Pessimism over dollar ...

To view this email as a webpage, click here     Friday November 01 2013     Markets   China data buoys commodities   Shanghai stocks rise after 18-month high in the pace of China manufacturing while better US economy news leaves stocks struggling to extend their rally       Pessimism over dollar will be short lived   It is clear that at least for the time being US equities remain the biggest game in town. This week, once again, the US equity market hit record highs.     Life assurance IPOs require a leap of faith   Dubious mortality predictions may be leading to the mispricing of annuity providers, argues Neil Collins     India's stock market hits record high   The country's benchmark Sensex index is soaring as positive corporate earnings and optimism about a turnround in the economy encourage investors     BHP likely to refocus its oil business   Shareholders will be closely watching CEO Andrew Mackenzie's review of the unit to be presented in Houston next month     No thaw in sight for China IPO freeze   As the block on new mainland equity listings marks its one-year anniversary, expectations are that the market lockout will last another six months     Investors bet on continued US stimulus   Inflows into global equities funds soared to $10.6bn in the week ending October 29, and were on course for their best week since early August     RBS suspends two forex traders   Another sign that the global probe by regulators into the suspected manipulation of the currency market is rapidly gaining traction         Video   Investors wait to hear from Yellen   RBS US Government bond strategist Bill O'Donnell tells the FT's US markets editor Michael Mackenzie that there is a chance that Obama's pick for the next Federal Reserve chair has "no love for" Quantitative Easing and there is a risk that if she takes a "dovish, more centrist path" the market would not be prepared           Manage email    Forward this email   Feedback    Manage portfolio Subscribe to the FT Follow the FT   Unsubscribe | My Account | RSS | Privacy Policy | About Us | Help   © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. This email was sent by a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723.