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RBA decision takes economists by surprise

The RBA's decision to increase the official cash rate by 25 basis points to five percent has come as a surprise and shock to many, but the overall view is that the central bank is essentially easing its foot off the accelerator rather than slamming ...

Midday market wrap: Shares, bonds lower on RBA move

The Australian stock market opened lower today after a dip in trade on Wall Street overnight and the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to list the official cash rate 25 basis points to 5.00%. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was down 14.6 points ...

Australian business increasingly bullish on 2004

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2003
Australian businesses remain bullish about 2004 with capital investment intentions on the rise, a survey has found. The October Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) survey shows the business outlook is much stronger than it was at the same time in 2002. D&B Australia ...

Manufacturing boosted by domestic demand

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2003
Solid domestic demand has helped lift the Australian manufacturing sector in October, an index released today showed. The Australian Industry Group-PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) rose in October to 57.5 points ...

Midday Market Report: RBA meeting nerves prompts lacklustre trading

The Australian share market continued its slide to noon, in lacklustre trading dragged down by resource stocks and nervousness over tomorrow's meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia board. By 1209 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was down 15.3 ...

Morning Market Wrap: Caution ahead of data releases

The Australian share market is likely to post cautious gains, after an upbeat lead from Wall St at the weekend. A swag of local economic data due out today should also give some direction to investors. National retail sales figures for September, and ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: All Ords finish higher led by ANZ

The Australian share market finished higher today, as strong trading in ANZ led blue chips higher despite a slide in BHP Billiton. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 19.9 points stronger at 3263.4 while the all ordinaries index rose 20.4 points ...

Opis Capital receives 'approved' rating from Zenith

Melbourne-based boutique fund Opis Capital has been given an 'approved' rating from Zenith Investment Partners. Opus capital is an Australian equities manager who manages two funds, the Opis Capital Premium Equity Fund and the Opis Capital Dynamic Equity ...

Midday Market Wrap: Market slips into negative

The Australian share market slipped into negative territory at noon weighed down by the weakening bank sector. At 1210 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 1.2 points lower at 3243.2 while the all ordinaries eased 0.2 of a point to 3254.7. On the ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: Market low on anticipated Wall Street losses

The Australian sharemarket closed lower today, weighed down by the anticipation of losses on Wall Street tonight. After holding firm across the morning session, the local bourse eased off in the afternoon, succumbing to pressure from a weaker News Corp ...