Asia's Week Ahead: China Data, Australia PM

2/24/2012 5:44:24 PM

Data on Chinese economic production and a vote on Australia's leadership will take the spotlight across the Pacific next week. MarketWatch's Rex Crum reports.

ETF's Demanding More Gold

Phil Streble, Sr. commodities broker at RJO Futures, says demand from ETFs for physical gold is offsetting weak demand elsewhere.

Mon 02/27/12 07:29 AM EST -- Gregg Greenberg

Dow Falls Short in Push for 13000

2/27/2012 4:51:21 PM

The Dow edged lower, closing just below 13000, as stocks faded late after an afternoon rally. Brendan Conway has details on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters