Original article by Vanessa Desloires
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 18 : 15-Aug-16

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 has gained 3.5 per cent so far in 2016. In contrast, the resources sector (excluding gold stocks) has gained about 15 per cent in the year to date. However, some analysts have questioned whether the sector’s recent performance can be sustained. ST Wong of Prime Value Asset Management suggests that further economic stimulus measures in China will be needed in order to boost demand for commodities.

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