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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2013
... Bank. LONDON - European stock markets mostly slid while the euro continued to rise against the greenback as the US government shutdown dragged on for a third day. At close in Europe, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index edged up 0.18 per cent to 6,449.04 ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2013
... Congressional stand-off over budget negotiations. Wall Street and European equity markets dropped overnight as the partial US government shutdown entered its third day. But the local market edged higher, on expectations a resolution will soon be achieved ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher despite falls on Wall Street as the reality of the US government shutdown depressed markets along with fears of a American debt default. At 0853 AEST on Thursday, the December share price index futures ...

Central banks rule

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013
... quotes soul singer and composer singer Ben to explain Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's influence on financial markets. The US government is officially closed for business. Not good for the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker servicing Uncle Sam. ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher following gains on international markets amid hopes the partial US government shutdown will not seriously harm the economy and of a settlement to Italy's political crisis. At 0812 AEST on Wednesday, the ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2013
The Australian market looks set to open slightly higher despite falls on Wall Street as a partial US government shutdown loomed due to Washington political gridlock over a new budget. At 0808 AEST on Tuesday, the September share price index futures ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013
... on Wall Street with traders nervous amid relentless partisan squabbling over a US budget bill to avert a partial US government shutdown. At 0759 AEST on Monday, the September share price index futures contract was down 13 points at 5,296. In economic ...

No news, no worries

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
... 2011 debt ceiling crisis and then again at the December 2012 fiscal cliff farce. Big gains were made even when the US government actually shut down (14 to 19 November 1995 and from 16 December 1995 to 6 January 1996). I wish but...nah. 'Twas the release ...

Market Wrap PM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
The Australian stock market has followed Wall Street lower as fears of a possible US government shutdown next week weigh on investors. US markets moved lower early on Thursday, Australian time, as budget talks between US lawmakers yielded little progress. ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
... narrow range throughout the day. Investors are concerned because of an October 1 deadline for Congress to fund the US government. Failure to reach a deal could force parts of the government to shut down. LONDON - European stock markets treaded water ...